disjuncture
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of disjuncture
1350–1400; Middle English (< Anglo-French ) < Medieval Latin disjunctūra, equivalent to Latin disjunct ( us ) ( disjunct ) + -ūra -ure
Example Sentences
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Models are the star of this show, and the one for Wire’s stage, illuminated by one of a fleet of projectors in the gallery’s ceiling, looks like a rave-lit office befitting their postpunk disjuncture.
From New York Times
This disjuncture of sound and visuals forces you to listen to the women with a rare attention — not just to their words, but all that is contained in their voices.
From New York Times
Incidentally, I suspect there is a strange disjuncture between all this parliamentary theatre and most of you reading this.
From BBC
“And it’s quite a serious time to be having this very big disjuncture.”
From Seattle Times
The disjuncture between story and song only heightens the staccato feeling.
From Los Angeles Times
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