disjunctive

• Qui marque une séparation ou une opposition ; en grammaire, se dit d'une conjonction qui exprime un choix ou une alternative entre deux éléments.

Relating to or involving a separation or disconnection; in grammar, describing a conjunction that expresses a choice or contrast between two alternatives.

1. Serving to separate or divideC1formal

   Tending to cause separation or division; not connecting or uniting.

   séparatif, qui divise

   • The disjunctive clauses in the contract created confusion.
   • His disjunctive remarks alienated many members of the group.
   • The two ideas are disjunctive and cannot be reconciled.

   Synonymesdivisivepartingseparativesplitting

   Antonymesconnectiveintegrativeunifying