disconnection

American  

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

British, disconnexion

noun

1. the act of disconnecting.

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

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Etymology

Origin of disconnection

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

Example Sentences

Back then, nobody could conceive of humankind being connected by machines that also facilitated our disconnection from each other.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

Some parts of Havana began to have electricity again, a day after the energy ministry reported a "total disconnection" of the national electric system in the country of nearly 10 million people.

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

As data centers use more electricity, the risk of serious disruptions resulting from their unexpected disconnection is mounting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

“Sentimental Value’s” scenes of bittersweet family disconnection are well done, but I kept feeling like the movie really wanted to be a chippy satire about the movie business.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

Somehow, Jesse had escaped that degree of anger and disconnection.

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