'Disjoining' definitions:

Definition of 'Disjoining'

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  • Disjoin \Dis*join"\ (d[i^]s*join"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disjoined (d[i^]s*joind"); p. pr. & vb. n. Disjoining.] [OF. desjoindre, F. disjoindre, d['e]joindre, fr. L. disjungere; dis- + jungere to join. See Join, and cf. Disjoint, Disjunct.] To part; to disunite; to separate; to sunder. [1913 Webster]
  • That marriage, therefore, God himself disjoins. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • Never let us lay down our arms against France, till we have utterly disjoined her from the Spanish monarchy. --Addison. [1913 Webster]
  • Windmill Street consisted of disjoined houses. --Pennant.
  • Syn: To disunite; separate; detach; sever; dissever; sunder; disconnect. [1913 Webster]

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