disjuncture
Definition
- Noun:
- A state of being disconnected, separated, or disjointed: "Disjuncture" refers to a condition where parts, elements, or ideas are not joined together, resulting in a lack of continuity or coherence.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- There is a growing disjuncture between the company's stated values and its actual business practices.
- The report highlighted the disjuncture between economic policy and social welfare outcomes.
- A profound disjuncture exists between the two political factions, making compromise difficult.
Advanced Usage
- "To create a disjuncture": to cause a separation or disconnect.
- The sudden policy shift created a disjuncture with previous agreements.
- "At a point of disjuncture": at a moment or stage characterized by a significant break or separation.
- The industry is at a point of disjuncture, with old technologies becoming obsolete.
Variants and Related Words
- Disjunction (n): The act of disjoining or the state of being disjoined; a logical term for a compound statement using "or."
- The disjunction between theory and practice is a common challenge.
- Disjunctive (adj): Serving to disconnect or separate; in grammar, a word or phrase that expresses a choice or opposition.
- "Or" is a disjunctive conjunction.
Synonyms
- Disconnection: The state of being detached or not connected.
- Discontinuity: A break or interruption in the continuity of something.
- Separation: The action or state of moving or being moved apart.
- Gap: A break or space where something is missing.
Antonyms
- Connection: A relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else.
- Continuity: The unbroken and consistent existence or operation of something over time.
- Juncture: A point in time, especially a critical one; a place where things join.
Related Phrases
- Cultural disjuncture: A disconnect between different cultural norms or expectations.
- Immigrants often experience a cultural disjuncture when adapting to a new society.
- Historical disjuncture: A significant break or discontinuity between historical periods.
- The invention of the printing press created a historical disjuncture in how information was disseminated.
Noun
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state of being disconnected
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