What is the opposite of “dovetailed”?

What is the antonym of “dovetailed”?

The antonyms of dovetailed are separate and disconnect. The antonyms separate and disconnect convey the opposite meaning of fitting together perfectly or being in harmony.

Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

separate

To move or pull apart from something or someone; to divide into parts or pieces.

Example

The company decided to separate the two departments to improve efficiency.

disconnect

To break the connection between two things or people; to stop working together.

Example

The internet was down, so we had to disconnect the router and try again later.

How are these antonyms different from each other?

• 1. Separate refers to the act of dividing or moving apart from something or someone.
• 2. Disconnect refers to the act of breaking a connection or stopping working together.

Good things to know

• 1. Communication: Use separate and disconnect to describe the act of dividing or breaking apart.
• 2. Technology: Use disconnect when referring to the loss of connection between devices or networks.
• 3. Relationships: Use separate to describe the act of ending a relationship or moving away from someone.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of dovetailed, separate and disconnect, convey the opposite meaning of fitting together perfectly or being in harmony. Use separate to describe the act of dividing or moving apart from something or someone, and disconnect to refer to the loss of connection between devices or networks.