Disjunction

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

Definitions of disjunction

noun a difference or inconsistency between two things

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like either chocolate or vanilla ice cream.

A2 She couldn't decide between going to the beach or the mountains for vacation.

B1 The disjunction between their beliefs led to a heated argument.

B2 The disjunction of opinions within the group caused a divide.

C1 The disjunction in political ideologies created tension within the country.

C2 The disjunction of values between the two cultures was evident in their interactions.

Examples of disjunction in a Sentence

formal The disjunction of the two events led to a complex outcome.

informal The disjunction between their opinions caused a lot of tension.

slang I can't deal with the disjunction between what he says and what he does.

figurative The disjunction in her heart was evident as she struggled to make a decision.

Grammatical Forms of disjunction

• past tense: disjoined
• plural: disjunctions
• comparative: more disjunct
• superlative: most disjunct
• present tense: disjoins
• future tense: will disjoin
• perfect tense: has disjoined
• continuous tense: is disjoining
• singular: disjunction
• positive degree: disjunct
• infinitive: to disjoin
• gerund: disjoining
• participle: disjoined

Origin and Evolution of disjunction

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'disjunction' originated from the Latin word 'disiunctio', which is derived from the verb 'disiungere' meaning 'to separate'

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'disjunction' has retained its original meaning of separation or disconnection, but it has also come to be used in logic and mathematics to refer to the relationship between two or more elements in a set.