To separate the joints of; to separate, as parts united by joints; to put out of joint; to force out of its socket; to dislocate; as, to disjoint limbs; to disjoint bones; to disjoint a fowl in carving
A geometric relationship where two objects do not interact in any way Two disjoint objects do not share any element or piece of their geometry
To separate at junctures or joints; to break where parts are united; to break in pieces; as, disjointed columns; to disjoint an edifice
(of types): Informally, two types are disjoint if there can be no object that is an instance of both types A formal definition is given in "Type Disjointness" on page 51
lacking orderly continuity; "a confused set of instructions"; "a confused dream about the end of the world"; "disconnected fragments of a story"; "scattered thoughts"
Disjointed societies, systems, and activities are ones in which the different parts or elements are not as closely connected as they should be or as they used to be. our increasingly fragmented and disjointed society. = divided
Disjointed words, thoughts, or ideas are not presented in a smooth or logical way and are therefore difficult to understand. Sally was used to his disjointed, drunken ramblings. = confused