Disjunct

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The term disjunct can refer to:

• logical disjunction
• In astrology, the term disjunct, or quincunx is an aspect made when two planets are 150 degrees, or five signs apart. Whenever this aspect appears in a horoscope it requires adjustments to be made to ensure success in the endeavours referred to by the planet, house and sign.
• In biology, a disjunct distribution is one in which two closely related taxa are widely separated geographically.
• In linguistics, a disjunct, according to Oxford Concise Dictionary of Linguistics, is an adverbial, seen as an element belonging to the periphery of its clause and for example, qualifying, commenting on, or giving authority for the remainder. (Matthews, 1997)

Examples:

• Perhaps he is there.
• Honestly, I can't do it.

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Reference:

• Matthews, P.H.. Oxford Concise Dictionary of Linguistics. New York: Oxford University Press INc., 1997