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Disconnection vs Unplugged - What's the difference?

disconnection | unplugged |

As a noun disconnection

is severance of a physical connection.

As an adjective unplugged is

not plugged in.

As a verb unplugged is

(unplug).

disconnection

English

Alternative forms

* disconnexion (dated)

Noun

(en noun)
  • Severance of a physical connection.
  • The disconnection of the power cable shut down all the computers.
  • Unexpected termination of a telephone connection.
  • A sudden disconnection cut me off in mid-phrase.
  • Absence of rapport; the nonexistence of, or a breakdown of, effective communication.
  • There was a hopeless disconnection between the weary, old teacher and the spirited, young students.

    Synonyms

    * disconnect (noun)

    References

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    unplugged

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Not plugged in.
  • (music) Using acoustic instruments, especially instead of electric ones.
  • Without a plug or bung (of a vessel containing liquid)
  • Verb

    (head)
  • (unplug)
  • English retronyms