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    Disconnected

    /ˌdɪs.kəˈnɛktɪd/

    Meaning & Definition

    verb
    Past tense of 'disconnect', meaning to sever the connection.
    He disconnected the cable before attempting to fix the TV.
    adjective
    Not connected; separate or isolated.
    She felt disconnected from her peers after moving to a new city.
    Having lost contact or communication.
    The phone line was disconnected during the storm.
    Lacking logical continuity; not coherent.
    His argument was disconnected, jumping from one point to another.

    Etymology

    From the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and the verb 'connect'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    disconnected thoughts
    Thoughts that lack coherence or are not logically arranged.
    disconnected from reality
    Being out of touch with the real world or current events.
    disconnected lines
    Communication lines that are not operational.

    Related Words

    disconnect
    To break a connection.
    connection
    A link or relationship between two things.
    link
    A relationship or connection between two or more items.

    Slang Meanings

    In the zone.
    After the breakup, he was totally disconnected.
    Checked out.
    She seemed disconnected during the meeting.