disarticulate

[ dis-ahr-tik-yuh-leyt ]

verb (used with or without object)

, dis·ar·tic·u·lat·ed, dis·ar·tic·u·lat·ing.

1. to make or become disjointed, as the bones of a body or stems of a plant.

disarticulate

/ ˌdɪsɑːˈtɪkjʊˌleɪt /

verb

1. to separate or cause to separate at the joints, esp those of bones

Derived Forms

• ˌdisarˈticuˌlator, noun
• ˌdisarˌticuˈlation, noun

Other Words From

• disar·ticu·lation noun
• disar·ticu·lator noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disarticulate¹

First recorded in 1820–30; dis- ¹ + articulate

Example Sentences

Whenever it is possible, cut the bone through its continuity rather than disarticulate.

From Project Gutenberg

Pray, never mind me at all, gentlemen—I'll listen blandly whilst I disarticulate this beautiful bird.

From Project Gutenberg