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Definition of disjointed
disjointed
/dɪsˈdʒɔɪn.tɪd/
dis · joint · ed
Adverb:disjointedly
disjointed Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
2
Usage
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Syllables
3
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1
Lacking a coherent sequence, logical connection, or smooth flow.
Example
"The witness gave a disjointed account of the evening's events, making it difficult to establish a clear timeline."
2
Separated at the joints; dislocated or pulled apart.
Example
"The antique wooden puppet lay in the box with its limbs completely disjointed."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in late Middle English as the participial adjective of 'disjoint', deriving from Old French 'desjoint' (past participle of 'desjoindre', meaning 'to separate'), ultimately from Latin 'disiungere' ('to unyoke' or 'to part').
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disjointed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disjointed