disjointedness

noun

Definition of disjointednessnext
1
as in disruption

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2
as in incoherence

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  1. disruption
  2. incoherence
  3. disorder
  4. confusion
Noun
  • Gottfried went on to examine the intricate mechanisms behind dysregulation, including mitochondrial impairment, metabolic disruption and the role of trauma.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The Florida law’s lack of disruption may be due to the carveouts built into it.
    Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of disruption
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  • Through the fog of its incessant sociopolitical incoherence (also nothing short of ur-typical of the militant-spy genre), each episode delivers an even mix of A-list scenery chewing, insane dialogue, and small-screen action that actually kinda rips.
    Andy Andersen, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
  • The incoherence of Trump’s thinking is reflected in the incoherence of his speech, which in rallies and interviews flits from one topic to another for no apparent reason.
    Jacob Sullum, Orange County Register, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of incoherence
Noun
  • About 571 were charged with assaulting, resisting, or impeding law enforcement agents or officers or obstructing those officers during a civil disorder, including approximately 164 defendants charged with using a deadly or dangerous weapon or causing serious bodily injury to an officer.
    Louis Jacobson, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • As a result, the puppies produced are often plagued with genetic disorders, leading to chronic health issues that can shorten their lifespan and significantly affect their quality of life.
    Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of disorder
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  • For their colleagues, the result is confusion, mistrust and frustration.
    Jonathan Gill, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • According to interviews from The Classic TV History Blog, the actual event took place in Texas and used a truck instead of a helicopter despite some confusion about the origins among the show's personnel.
    Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of confusion
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