Definition of "disjunctive" in English

adjective

1. Not connected; separated.

2. (grammar, of a personal pronoun) Not used in immediate conjunction with the verb of which the pronoun is the subject.

3. (grammar, of a conjunction) Tending to join (two clauses), but in a way that conveys a disjunct within the conjoined relationship.

   • The words "but" and "or" are disjunctive conjunctions.

4. Tending to disjoin; separating.

5. (music) Relating to disjunct tetrachords.

6. (logic) Of or related to a disjunction.

noun

1. (logic) A disjunction.

   • L. H. Atwater Disjunctives may be turned into conditionals.

2. (grammar) A disjunct.