1. (mathematics) having no elements in common
   "The two sets are disjoint, with no overlapping members"

1. Separate at the joints
   "disjoint the chicken before cooking it";
   - disarticulate
    
2. Make disjoint, separated, or disconnected; undo the joining of
   "They had to disjoint the machinery for transport";
   - disjoin
    
3. Become separated, disconnected or disjoint
   "The parts disjointed during shipping";
   - disjoin

Derived forms: disjointed, disjointing, disjoints

See also: separate

Type of: disunite, divide, part, separate

Encyclopedia: Disjoint