1. separated or disconnected; not joined together
Usage: formal

1. a word or phrase that is grammatically independent of the rest of the sentence
Usage: grammar
2. one of the alternatives in a logical disjunction
Usage: logic

Examples

• The two theories are completely disjunct and cannot be reconciled.
• The islands form disjunct populations of the same species.
• In the sentence ‘Frankly, I don’t care,’ the word ‘frankly’ is a disjunct.
• The phrase ‘to be honest’ often functions as a disjunct in conversation.
• In logic, ‘A or B’ contains two disjuncts: A and B.
• The disjunct elements of his argument made it hard to follow.
• Comment adverbs like ‘obviously’ are common disjuncts in English.