disjunct

Definitions of disjunct

1. adjective

   marked by separation of or from usually contiguous elements
   “"little isolated worlds, as abruptly disjunct and unexpected as a palm-shaded well in the Sahara"- Scientific Monthly”

   synonyms: isolated

   separate

   independent; not united or joint
2. adjective

   used of distributions, as of statistical or natural populations
   “disjunct distribution of king crabs”

   synonyms:

   discontinuous, noncontinuous

   not continuing without interruption in time or space
3. adjective

   having deep constrictions separating head, thorax, and abdomen, as in insects
   synonyms:

   divided

   separated into parts or pieces
4. adjective

   progressing melodically by intervals larger than a major second
   antonyms:

   conjunct

   progressing melodically by intervals of a second