1. a lack of connection or consistency between things that should be related; a disconnect or gap
Usage: formal
2. the state of being disjointed or separated
Usage: formal

Examples

• There was a clear disjuncture between the company’s stated values and its actual practices.
• The disjuncture between theory and practice became evident during the experiment.
• Students noticed a disjuncture between what they learned in class and what appeared on the test.
• The disjuncture in the narrative made the story difficult to follow.
• Economic policies created a disjuncture between rich and poor communities.
• The disjuncture between his public persona and private behavior surprised many people.