How Do You Spell DISANNEX?

Pronunciation: [dˌɪsˈanɛks] (IPA)

Disannex, spelled as /dɪsˈæn.ɛks/, is a verb that means to sever or detach from something, usually a political or territorial entity. The word is composed of the prefix "dis-" meaning "apart" or "away," and the word "annex," which refers to the addition of new territory or land to an existing one. The pronunciation follows a stress pattern where the emphasis falls on the second syllable, with a short "a" sound in the first syllable and a long "e" sound in the second.

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DISANNEX Meaning and Definition

  1. Disannex is a transitive verb that refers to the act of detaching or separating something, particularly with regards to annexed territory or property. This term is derived from the combination of the prefix "dis-" indicating negation or reversal, and the word "annex", which denotes the addition or incorporation of a smaller or subordinate entity into a larger one.

    When applied to a territorial context, disannex implies the reversal of a previous process of annexation, wherein a piece of land or region was formally incorporated into another political unit. This action might involve revoking the legal status and connections established through annexation, returning the territory to its original administrative division or establishing it as an independent entity.

    In a broader sense, disannex can also refer to the act of separating or dissociating a component from a whole. This definition extends to various contexts beyond territorial annexation, such as the detachment of a section from a larger organism or organization. For instance, disannexing a particular sector from a company might involve the divestment or sale of that branch, effectively separating it from the main enterprise.

    Overall, disannex describes the process of reversing or undoing an annexation, division, or connection, emphasizing the act of separation or detachment in a political, territorial, or organizational context.

  2. • To disunite.
    • To separate or disunite.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for DISANNEX

  • sisannex
  • xisannex
  • cisannex
  • fisannex
  • risannex
  • eisannex
  • dusannex
  • djsannex
  • dksannex
  • dosannex
  • d9sannex
  • d8sannex
  • diaannex
  • dizannex
  • dixannex
  • didannex
  • dieannex
  • diwannex
  • disznnex
  • dissnnex

Etymology of DISANNEX

The word "disannex" is derived from the combination of two separate words: "dis-" and "annex".

The prefix "dis-" is of Latin origin and it signifies negation or reversal. It is commonly used to indicate the opposite or undoing of an action or process.

The word "annex" originates from the Latin word "annexus", which means "to bind to". Its original use referred to the act of attaching or adding something, often in terms of land or territory. An annex can be a separate structure attached to a larger building or an additional territory incorporated into an existing political entity.

Thus, when we combine "dis-" and "annex", the resulting word "disannex" conveys the action of detaching, removing, or separating something that was previously annexed or attached.

Conjugate verb Disannex

CONDITIONAL

I would disannex
you would disannex
he/she/it would disannex
we would disannex
they would disannex

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be disannexing
you would be disannexing
he/she/it would be disannexing
we would be disannexing
they would be disannexing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have disannex
you would have disannex
he/she/it would have disannex
we would have disannex
they would have disannex

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been disannexing
you would have been disannexing
he/she/it would have been disannexing
we would have been disannexing
they would have been disannexing

FUTURE

I will disannex
you will disannex
he/she/it will disannex
we will disannex
they will disannex

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be disannexing
you will be disannexing
he/she/it will be disannexing
we will be disannexing
they will be disannexing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have disannexed
you will have disannexed
he/she/it will have disannexed
we will have disannexed
they will have disannexed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been disannexing
you will have been disannexing
he/she/it will have been disannexing
we will have been disannexing
they will have been disannexing

IMPERATIVE

you disannex
we let´s disannex

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to disannex

PAST

I disannexed
you disannexed
he/she/it disannexed
we disannexed
they disannexed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was disannexing
you were disannexing
he/she/it was disannexing
we were disannexing
they were disannexing

PAST PARTICIPLE

disannexed

PAST PERFECT

I had disannexed
you had disannexed
he/she/it had disannexed
we had disannexed
they had disannexed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been disannexing
you had been disannexing
he/she/it had been disannexing
we had been disannexing
they had been disannexing

PRESENT

I disannex
you disannex
he/she/it disannexes
we disannex
they disannex

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am disannexing
you are disannexing
he/she/it is disannexing
we are disannexing
they are disannexing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

disannexing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have disannexed
you have disannexed
he/she/it has disannexed
we have disannexed
they have disannexed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been disannexing
you have been disannexing
he/she/it has been disannexing
we have been disannexing
they have been disannexing