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disjunctively

8.4

In a way that gives a personal opinion separate from the main idea

adverb
/dɪsˈdʒʌŋktɪvli/

Specialized

: disyuntivamente

She introduced her suggestion disjunctively, separating her viewpoint from the main discussion.

Examples

In the article, the author comments disjunctively on the possible outcomes of the policy.
The professor spoke disjunctively, making it clear that the opinion was his own.
She spoke disjunctively about her feelings.
Why did he express his thoughts disjunctively?
The professor spoke disjunctively, making it clear that his opinion was separate from the established facts.
She expressed her views disjunctively, emphasizing that they were distinct from the group's consensus.
In her lecture, she discussed the issue disjunctively, highlighting her personal perspective rather than the general opinions.

Antonyms

descriptively

1 4.9

In a way that says what something is like instead of explaining why

How Subjective

personally

906 2.5

subjectively

8 6.0

disjunctively

Specialized

8.4

neutrally

2 3.6

objectively

61 4.5

Surface Forms

disjunctively positive

Morphology

disjunctively = disjunctive (semi-transparent) = dis + junct + ive + ly

The adverb is a regular -ly derivation from the adjective 'disjunctive'.

Etymology

Disjunctively comes from the parts dis- 'apart' and junct 'join', as in junction or join. That's why to speak disjunctively is to put a comment 'apart' from the main idea, separating your own view or attitude from the action.