ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Disconnection

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌdɪs.kəˈnɛk.ʃən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Disconnection is a noun meaning Severance of a physical connection.

Meaning

Severance of a physical connection.

More Meanings

  1. Unexpected termination of a telephone connection.
  2. Absence of rapport; the nonexistence of, or a breakdown of, effective communication.

Example Sentences

A sudden disconnection cut me off in mid-phrase.
The disconnection of the power cable shut down all the computers.
There was a hopeless disconnection between the weary, old teacher and the spirited, young students.

Word Forms

Synonyms for disconnection

Depending on context, synonyms include disconnect, disjunction, disjuncture, disconnectedness.

Antonyms for disconnection

Common opposites include connection, link, connectedness.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include disjunction, disconnectedness, disjuncture, disconnect, disengagement, dissociation.

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