disconnectedness
|dis-con-nect-ed-ness|
/ˌdɪs.kəˈnɛk.tɪd.nəs/
state of being separated / not linked
Etymology
'disconnectedness' originates from Modern English as a compound formed from the negative prefix 'dis-' plus 'connected' and the noun-forming suffix '-ness'.
'disconnectedness' developed from 'disconnected' (adjective), which itself formed from 'disconnect' + '-ed'. 'Disconnect' entered English by prefixing Latin 'dis-' to Middle English 'connect' (from Latin 'connectere'), while the suffix '-ness' derives from Old English '-nes(s)e'.
Initially, components (prefix 'dis-', verb 'connect') denoted physical separation; over time the noun 'disconnectedness' came to cover broader senses including emotional, social, and logical separation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or condition of being physically not connected; lack of physical linkage between components or systems.
The disconnectedness of the cables caused the machine to stop working.
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Noun 2
a feeling or situation in which people lack emotional or social connection; social isolation or alienation.
Many remote workers report a sense of disconnectedness from their colleagues.
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Noun 3
lack of logical or narrative coherence; ideas or parts that do not link together smoothly.
The essay suffered from disconnectedness: the paragraphs didn't flow into one another.
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Last updated: 2026/01/03 23:08