disconnectedly
|dis-con-nect-ed-ly|
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/ˌdɪskəˈnɛktɪdli/
(disconnected)
lacking coherence
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disconnectedly' originates from the word 'disconnect,' which comes from the Latin 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and 'connectere' meaning 'to bind together.'
Historical Evolution
'disconnect' evolved from the Latin 'disconnectere' and eventually became the modern English word 'disconnect.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to separate or detach,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking connection or coherence.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that lacks connection or coherence.
She spoke disconnectedly, jumping from one topic to another.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41