Definition Synonyms
Definition of disjunction - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
separationact of separating or disconnecting things
- The disjunction of the two cables caused a power outage.
2.
logicTECH. logical operation using the 'or' operatorTECH.
- In logic, disjunction is used to combine statements.
3.
biologyTECH. separation of chromosomes during meiosisTECH.
- Disjunction occurs during the anaphase of meiosis.
Expressions with disjunction
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logical operation outputting true only when inputs differ
In logic class, we learned about exclusive disjunction.
Origin of disjunction
Latin, disjunctus (disjoined)
Terms with disjunction included in their meaning
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logic
principles in logic showing duality between conjunction and disjunction
technology
electronic circuit performing logical disjunction
logic
used in logic to denote disjunction
logic term
in logic, a proposition that forms part of a disjunction
logic
used in logic to describe a proposition formed by disjunction
Examples of disjunction in a sentence
A disjunction in the supply chain disrupted production. The disjunction of A or B is true if either is true. Understanding disjunction is crucial in logical reasoning. Errors in disjunction can lead to genetic disorders. Proper disjunction is crucial for healthy cell division.
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- French:disjonction, ...
- German:Trennung, Oder-Verknüpfung, ...
- Italian:disgiunzione, ...
- Spanish:disyunción, conjunción disyuntiva, ...
- Portuguese:separação, disjunção, ...
- Chinese:分离, 析取, ...
- Japanese:切断, 論理和, ...
- Arabic:اِنْفِصال, اِتِّحاد, ...
- Hebrew:נִתּוּק, פְּעֻלַּת 'אוֹ', ...
- Russian:разъединение, дизъюнкция, ...
- Ukrainian:роз'єднання, диз'юнкція, ...
- Hindi:विच्छेद, वियोग, ...
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