Disconnection
/ˌdɪs.kəˈnɛk.ʃən/ noun
noun ·Moderate ·High school level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Severance of a physical connection. countable, uncountable
"The disconnection of the power cable shut down all the computers."
- 2 the act of breaking a connection wordnet
- 3 Unexpected termination of a telephone connection. countable, uncountable
"A sudden disconnection cut me off in mid-phrase."
- 4 an unbridgeable disparity (as from a failure of understanding) wordnet
- 5 Absence of rapport; the nonexistence of, or a breakdown of, effective communication. countable, uncountable
"There was a hopeless disconnection between the weary, old teacher and the spirited, young students."
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- 6 state of being disconnected wordnet
Example
More examples"Experts say coronavirus lockdowns anywhere in the world can trigger stress, irritability, fear and fatigue. There can be a disconnection from extended family and friends, causing loneliness. Uncertainty is another corrosive factor."
Etymology
From dis- + connection.