Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
disarticulate
verb
/ˌdɪsˈɑːrtɪkjuːˌleɪt/
Definition
To separate or disconnect the joints or articulations of something.
Examples
- The surgeon had to disarticulate the limb to perform the necessary procedure.
- In an effort to restore the old chair, they decided to disarticulate the joints and rebuild it from scratch.
Meaning
Disarticulate refers to the action of breaking apart the joints, typically in the context of anatomy or mechanical frames. It can also refer to the process of making something less coherent or organized.
Synonyms
- Separate
- Disjoin
- Detach
- Divide
- Unhinge
