disjunct Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective progressing melodically by intervals larger than a major second
  2. adjective satellite having deep constrictions separating head, thorax, and abdomen, as in insects
  3. adjective satellite marked by separation of or from usually contiguous elements
    isolated.
    • little isolated worlds, as abruptly disjunct and unexpected as a palm-shaded well in the Sahara"- Scientific Monthly
  4. adjective satellite used of distributions, as of statistical or natural populations
    • disjunct distribution of king crabs

WordNet

Dis*junct" adjective
Etymology
L. disjunctus, p. p. of disjungere to disjoin. See Disjoin, and cf. Disjoint.
Definitions
  1. Disjoined; separated. R.
  2. (Zoöl.) Having the head, thorax, and abdomen separated by a deep constriction.

Webster 1913