disjunctive
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/dɪsˈdʒʌŋktɪv/
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/dɪs'dʒʌŋktɪv/
Separating things into parts or pieces.
The disjunctive method broke down the complex issue into manageable parts.
In grammar, used to describe a word that connects parts without showing a cause and effect.
In the sentence 'You can bring apples or oranges,' 'or' is a disjunctive word, giving choices without a reason.