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disjunction

[dɪsˈdʒʌŋkʃən]

disjunction Definition

  • 1a lack of correspondence or consistency between two or more things
  • 2the act of disconnecting or separating something from something else

Using disjunction: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "disjunction" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    There is a disjunction between what he says and what he does.

  • Example

    The disjunction of the two ideas led to confusion.

  • Example

    The disjunction of the cable caused the TV to stop working.

disjunction Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with disjunction

  • a logical operation that outputs true only when inputs differ (one is true, the other is false)

    Example

    In logic, exclusive disjunction is represented by the symbol XOR.

  • a logical fallacy where one assumes that because two possible outcomes are mutually exclusive, one must be true and the other false

    Example

    The disjunction fallacy is often used in political campaigns to oversimplify complex issues.

  • a logical argument that concludes with either one of two alternatives

    Example

    The disjunctive syllogism is a common form of reasoning in legal arguments.

Origins of disjunction

from Latin 'disjunctio', meaning 'separation'

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Summary: disjunction in Brief

The term 'disjunction' [dɪsˈdʒʌŋkʃən] refers to a lack of correspondence or consistency between two or more things, or the act of disconnecting or separating something from something else. Examples include 'There is a disjunction between what he says and what he does,' and 'The disjunction of the cable caused the TV to stop working.' 'Disjunction' also has specific meanings in logic, such as 'exclusive disjunction,' 'disjunction fallacy,' and 'disjunctive syllogism.'