disjunct
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(adjective) (music) progressing melodically by intervals larger than a major second |
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Antonyms: conjunct |
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(satellite adjective) used of distributions, as of statistical or natural populations; "disjunct distribution of king crabs" |
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(satellite 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 |
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Synonyms: isolated |
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(satellite adjective) (zoology) having deep constrictions separating head, thorax, and abdomen, as in insects |
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