DISJUNCT





Definition:

  1. [adjective] progressing melodically by intervals larger than a major second

  2. [adjective] having deep constrictions separating head, thorax, and abdomen, as in insects

  3. [adjective] marked by separation of or from usually contiguous elements; "little isolated worlds, as abruptly disjunct and unexpected as a palm-shaded well in the Sahara"- Scientific Monthly
    Synonyms: isolated

  4. [adjective] used of distributions, as of statistical or natural populations; "disjunct distribution of king crabs"

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