disconnect
|dis/con/nect|
B2
/ˌdɪs.kəˈnɛkt/
not connected
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disconnect' originates from the Latin word 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and 'connectere' meaning 'to bind together'.
Historical Evolution
'disconnect' evolved from the Old French word 'desconecter', which was derived from the Latin 'dis-' and 'connectere'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to separate or detach', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a lack of connection or consistency.
There is a disconnect between the theory and practice.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39