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disjunct > 4 senses
ADJECTIVE1disjunctProgressing melodically by intervals larger than a major second
2disjunctHaving deep constrictions separating head, thorax, and abdomen, as in insects
3disjunct, isolatedMarked by separation of or from usually contiguous elements
4disjunctUsed of distributions, as of statistical or natural populations
disjunct > adjective 1
MeaningProgressing melodically by intervals larger than a major second.
Contraryconjunct
Categorymusic
disjunct > adjective 2
MeaningHaving deep constrictions separating head, thorax, and abdomen, as in insects.
Similar todivided
Categoryzoology, zoological science
disjunct > adjective 3
MeaningMarked by separation of or from usually contiguous elements.
Examples"little isolated worlds, as abruptly disjunct and unexpected as a palm-shaded well in the Sahara"- Scientific Monthly
Synonymsisolated
Similar toseparate
disjunct > adjective 4
MeaningUsed of distributions, as of statistical or natural populations.
Examples"disjunct distribution of king crabs"
Similar todiscontinuous, noncontinuous

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