What does disjunct mean?
A word or phrase that is not logically connected to the rest of a sentence, often used to add emphasis or contrast. A word or phrase that is set off from the rest of a sentence by punctuation, often used to indicate a break in thought or to add emphasis.
Example
"The disjunct 'however' added a sense of contrast to the sentence."
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