HyperDic: disjunct

English > 4 senses of the word disjunct:
ADJECTIVEalldisjunctprogressing melodically by intervals larger than a major second
alldisjuncthaving deep constrictions separating head, thorax, and abdomen, as in insects
alldisjunct, isolatedmarked by separation of or from usually contiguous elements
alldisjunctused of distributions, as of statistical or natural populations
English > disjunct: 4 senses > adjective 1
Meaningprogressing melodically by intervals larger than a major second.
CategorymusicAn artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
Oppositeconjunctprogressing melodically by intervals of a second
English > disjunct: 4 senses > adjective 2
MeaningHaving deep constrictions separating head, thorax, and abdomen, as in insects.
Categoryzoology, zoological scienceThe branch of biology that studies animals
Broaderdividedseparated into parts or pieces
English > disjunct: 4 senses > adjective 3
Meaningmarked by separation of or from usually contiguous elements.
Example"little isolated worlds, as abruptly disjunct and unexpected as a palm-shaded well in the Sahara"- Scientific Monthly
Synonymisolated
BroaderseparateIndependent
Spanishaislado, separado
English > disjunct: 4 senses > adjective 4
MeaningUsed of distributions, as of statistical or natural populations.
Example"disjunct distribution of king crabs"
Broaderdiscontinuous, noncontinuousnot continuing without interruption / interruption in time or space
Spanishdisyunto

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