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disconnection
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Disconnection
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dis·con·nec·tion
/
ˌdɪs
kəˈnɛk
ʃən
/
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[
dis-k
uh
-
nek
-sh
uh
n
]
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noun
1.
the act of
disconnecting
.
2.
the state of being
disconnected
; lack of
connection
.
Also,
British,
dis·con·nex·ion.
Origin:
1725–35;
dis-
1
+
connection
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disconnect
(ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt)
—
vb
1.
(
tr
) to undo or break the connection of or between (something, such as a plug and a socket)
—
n
2.
a lack of a connection; disconnection:
a disconnect between political discourse and the public
discon'necter
—
n
discon'nection
—
n
discon'nexion
—
n
discon'nective
—
adj
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
disconnection
1735, from
dis-
"not" +
connection
.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Example sentences
To qualify, customers must have recently had their service disconnected, or
received a
disconnection
notice.
Examines narrative as a source of connection,
disconnection
, and influence in
our lives.
Accounts with past due balances are subject to
disconnection
.
What compels me to write is a desire to illuminate moments of connection and
disconnection
between my characters.
At that time, your utility may offer you an extended payment plan to help you avoid
disconnection
.
As a result, the experience of
disconnection
left us both feeling more deeply flawed and ashamed.
It fascinated him and piqued his pride, but it also triggered an unease about the
disconnection
between creature and place.
The leader himself-with his lady and his loyal dog-soldiers on, in an atmosphere of
disconnection
and illusion.
The last thing you want to come home to is a
disconnection
notice or unexpected late fee.
Failure to pay for long-distance calls and other charges unrelated to basic local phone service is not grounds for
disconnection
.
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