noun

disconnection

disconnection, severance, separation

The sudden disconnection of the internet was frustrating.

The sudden disconnection of the internet was frustrating.

He felt a sense of disconnection from his family.

He felt a sense of disconnection from his family.

disconnection ((of sth.)) the act of disconnecting (sth.) The disconnection of service was unexpected.

disconnection ((from sth.)) a separation from (sth.) I feel a disconnection from reality.

Synonyms: separation, isolation, severance; Antonyms: connection, attachment

From the verb 'disconnect' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ion', indicating a state or action.

Think of the 'action' or 'state' of being disconnected. The '-ion' suffix often means this.

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