disjoint
Translation
disjointed, unconnected, separate
Examples
The two sets of data are completely disjoint.
The two sets of data are completely disjoint.
His argument was disjoint and difficult to follow.
His argument was disjointed and difficult to follow.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is disjoint (from sth.) (sth.) is separate or unconnected (from sth.) The two ideas are completely disjoint.
Similar Words
Synonyms: separate, unconnected, disconnected; Antonyms: connected, joined, coherent
Etymology
From the prefix 'dis-' (apart) + 'joint' (connected). Literally 'not joined'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'dis-joint' as something lacking a 'joint' to connect its parts, making it disconnected.