disconnect

Meanings

• Verb

  The action or fact of becoming or causing someone or something to become disconnected or separated.

• Noun

  The feeling of being isolated or disconnected from others, often due to technology or social media.

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Antonyms

connect

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Synonyms

disconnector

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disconnect
reconnect , disengage , displace

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Variants

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disconnect , disconnected , disconnecting , disconnection , disconnections , disconnects

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Forms

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disconnected, disconnecting, disconnects

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Etymology

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From the Latin dis- 'apart' + connectere 'to join together'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'disconnect' was first used in the context of telephone networks in the late 1800s.

2. In psychology, social disconnection is linked to various negative health outcomes, including depression and anxiety.

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Related Concepts

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1. Isolation: A state of separation from others or from society, often leading to feelings of loneliness or disconnection.

2. Social disconnection: A term used to describe the feeling of being disconnected from others, often due to social media or technology use.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'disconnect' often refers to the feeling of isolation or alienation in a technologically advanced society.

How to Memorize "disconnect"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a wire or cable being pulled out of a socket, or two people walking away from each other.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'disconnect' as meaning 'to break a connection' or 'to feel isolated'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'dis-connect' to remember that it means 'apart' and 'to join together'.

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