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DISJUNCT

• DISJUNCT (adjective)
The adjective DISJUNCT has 4 senses:

1. progressing melodically by intervals larger than a major second
2. having deep constrictions separating head, thorax, and abdomen, as in insects
3. marked by separation of or from usually contiguous elements
4. used of distributions, as of statistical or natural populations

Familiarity information: DISJUNCT used as an adjective is uncommon.

• DISJUNCT (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Progressing melodically by intervals larger than a major second

Domain category:

music (an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner)

Antonym:

conjunct (progressing melodically by intervals of a second)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Having deep constrictions separating head, thorax, and abdomen, as in insects

Similar:

divided (separated into parts or pieces)

Domain category:

zoological science; zoology (the branch of biology that studies animals)

Sense 3

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Meaning:

Marked by separation of or from usually contiguous elements

Synonyms:

disjunct; isolated

Context example:

little isolated worlds, as abruptly disjunct and unexpected as a palm-shaded well in the Sahara

Similar:

separate (independent; not united or joint)

Sense 4

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Meaning:

Used of distributions, as of statistical or natural populations

Context example:

disjunct distribution of king crabs

Similar:

discontinuous; noncontinuous (not continuing without interruption in time or space)

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(English proverb)
"Who sleeps warmly can also be cold."
(Albanian proverb)
"Have patience and you'll get what you want."
(Arabic proverb)
"He who changes, suffers."
(Corsican proverb)

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