disjoin

disjoin Definition

dis·join (dis jo̵in′, dis′jo̵in′)

transitive verb

to undo the joining of; separate; detach

Etymology: ME disjoinen < OFr desjoindre < L disjungere: see dis- & join

intransitive verb

Obsolete to become separated

disjoin Synonyms

disjoin Usage Examples

Preposition: from

parish: In the year 1630, the estate of Prestonfield was disjoined from the parish of St Cuthbert's, and annexed to Duddingston.

Modifying Another Word

again: It had been united to Canonbie by Act of Parliament before 1st Sept. 1609; but was again disjoined.

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