Disconnectedness

/ˌdɪskəˈnɛktɪdnəs/ noun

Definition

The state or quality of being disconnected, fragmented, or lacking coherent connection.

Etymology

From disconnected + -ness (noun suffix marking abstract quality), tracing back to dis- + connect + -ed. Creates an abstract noun from the adjective.

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The 'disconnectedness' of modern life—jumping between apps, feeds, and conversations—might actually change how our brains process information and maintain focus, something neuroscientists are actively studying.

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