disjoint

Definition

Not smooth or continuous; disjointed.

Etymology

From Middle English disjoynen, from Old French desjoindre (“disjoin”), from Latin disiungō, from dis- + iungō (“join”).

Example Sentences

• "Azure, a chevron disjoint or broken in the head or - BROKMALE. Per fesse gules and sable , a chevron rompu counterchanged - ALLEN, Sheriff of London"