disconnection

American  

[dis-kuh-nek-shuhn] / ˌdɪs kəˈnɛk ʃən /

British, disconnexion

noun

• disconnections
  plural

1. the act of disconnecting.

2. the state of being disconnected; lack of connection.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• disconnections
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of disconnection

First recorded in 1725–35; dis- ¹ + connection

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Explanation

When you're detached or have lost your link to something (or someone), that's disconnection. If you live in Alaska and your family lives in Florida, you may feel a sense of disconnection. There's emotional disconnection, when you're separated from people you care about, and there's also the disconnection that occurs when a cord is unplugged or a source of energy or information is broken. This kind of disconnection happens when you lose your internet connection or your game console isn't plugged into the TV. Disconnection adds the "not" prefix dis- to connection, which comes from the Latin connexionem, "a joining together."

Example Sentences

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His use of the word "you" speaks of his disconnection from home.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

The disconnection between the hopes for change in Miami and the realities on the ground in Cuba is stark.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

But disconnection does not have to be permanent.

From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026

Men’s social disconnection is the subject of Andrew McCarthy’s “Who Needs Friends,” which shines in its more unvarnished portraits of the author’s own friends.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2026

We learned various warning signals of youthful disconnection and disturbances.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz

A recent report found that utility disconnections in the state have doubled with more customers falling behind on their skyrocketing bills.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

Padilla said the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program, or LIHWAP, has proved successful in preventing disconnections of water service, restoring service after shutoffs, and helping those who are struggling to afford their water bills.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 12, 2024

Televisa's cable segment saw 737,000 disconnections between broadband and video subscribers and a revenue drop of 2.0%.

From Reuters ● Oct. 26, 2023

“There will be no disconnections for past due residential accounts through mid-October,” with late fees waived during that period, APS confirmed.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 24, 2023

Examine the wires between cab switch and head lamp for breaks or disconnections.

From The Traveling Engineers' Association To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous

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