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disjunction
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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.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.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


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