disjunction

dis·junc·tion  (ds-jngkshn)

n.

1. The act of disjoining or the condition of being disjointed.

2. Logic

a. A proposition that presents two or more alternative terms, with the assertion that only one is true.

b. A proposition that presents two or more alternative terms, with the assertion that at least one is true.

3. Genetics The separation of homologous chromosomes during meiosis.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	disjunction - state of being disconnected disconnectedness, disconnection, disjuncture separation - the state of lacking unity separability - the capability of being separated incoherence, incoherency - lack of cohesion or clarity or organization
	2.	disjunction - the act of breaking a connection disconnection separation - the act of dividing or disconnecting