Disconnected

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /dɪs.kəˈnɛkt.ɪd/

Definitions of disconnected

verb past tense of disconnect

Example Sentences

A1 The phone disconnected during the call.

A2 I accidentally disconnected the printer while trying to fix it.

B1 The internet connection was frequently disconnected, causing frustration.

B2 He disconnected the power supply before working on the electrical circuit.

C1 The detective disconnected the security cameras to avoid being seen.

C2 The hacker disconnected the network to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

adjective not connected or attached; separated

Example Sentences

A1 The phone call was disconnected before I could finish my sentence.

A2 The internet connection was disconnected, so I couldn't access my emails.

B1 The power outage caused the entire neighborhood to be disconnected from electricity.

B2 The wires were disconnected, leading to a malfunction in the machine.

C1 The politician's speech was disjointed and disconnected, lacking a coherent message.

C2 The artist's abstract painting was intentionally disconnected from reality, leaving viewers puzzled.

Examples of disconnected in a Sentence

formal The phone line became disconnected during the storm.

informal My wifi keeps getting disconnected, it's so annoying.

slang I feel so disconnected from everyone lately.

figurative The artist's abstract painting portrays a sense of disconnectedness from reality.

Grammatical Forms of disconnected

past tense

disconnected

plural

disconnecteds

comparative

more disconnected

superlative

most disconnected

present tense

disconnect

future tense

will disconnect

perfect tense

have disconnected

continuous tense

is disconnecting

singular

disconnected

positive degree

disconnected

infinitive

to disconnect

gerund

disconnecting

participle

disconnected

Origin and Evolution of disconnected

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'disconnected' originated from the Latin word 'dis-,' meaning apart or away, combined with the word 'connectus,' meaning joined together.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'disconnected' has evolved to not only describe physical separation but also emotional or mental detachment. It is commonly used in modern language to signify a lack of coherence or continuity.