disjuncture

[ dis-juhngk-cher ]

noun

1. the act of disjoining or the state of being disjoined; disjoined; disjunction.

Word History and Origins

Origin of disjuncture¹

1350–1400; Middle English (< Anglo-French ) < Medieval Latin disjunctūra, equivalent to Latin disjunct ( us ) ( disjunct ) + -ūra -ure

Example Sentences

Models are the star of this show, and the one for Wire’s stage, illuminated by one of a fleet of projectors in the gallery’s ceiling, looks like a rave-lit office befitting their postpunk disjuncture.

From New York Times

This disjuncture of sound and visuals forces you to listen to the women with a rare attention — not just to their words, but all that is contained in their voices.

From New York Times

Incidentally, I suspect there is a strange disjuncture between all this parliamentary theatre and most of you reading this.

From BBC

Donald Trump’s announcement on Tuesday night that he would again seek the highest office threatens to exacerbate this disjuncture in the nation’s self-understanding.

From New York Times

“And it’s quite a serious time to be having this very big disjuncture.”

From Seattle Times