C1 noun Formal

antijunctible

/ˌæntiˈdʒʌŋktɪbəl/

A theoretical or technical entity, substance, or mathematical element that inherently resists connection or prevents the merging of two distinct components. It is used to describe something that maintains a state of fundamental separation or acts as an active barrier to joining.

Examples

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1

I used a silicone spray as an antijunctible to keep the sliding parts from fusing together.

I used a silicone spray as an antijunctible to keep the sliding parts from fusing together.

2

The chemical properties of the coating classify it as a highly effective antijunctible in industrial manufacturing.

The chemical properties of the coating classify it as a highly effective antijunctible in industrial manufacturing.

3

This Lego separator is basically an antijunctible for when the bricks are stuck too tight.

This Lego separator is basically an antijunctible for when the bricks are stuck too tight.

Word Family

Noun
antijunctible
Adverb
antijunctibly
Adjective
antijunctible
Related
antijunction
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Memory Tip

Break it down: ANTI (against) + JUNCT (joining, like a junction) + IBLE (capable of being). It is the thing that makes joining impossible.

Quick Quiz

The engineer applied a layer of _______ to the joints to ensure they could be easily disassembled later.

Correct!

The correct answer is: antijunctible

Examples

1

I used a silicone spray as an antijunctible to keep the sliding parts from fusing together.

everyday

I used a silicone spray as an antijunctible to keep the sliding parts from fusing together.

2

The chemical properties of the coating classify it as a highly effective antijunctible in industrial manufacturing.

formal

The chemical properties of the coating classify it as a highly effective antijunctible in industrial manufacturing.

3

This Lego separator is basically an antijunctible for when the bricks are stuck too tight.

informal

This Lego separator is basically an antijunctible for when the bricks are stuck too tight.

4

In the proposed logical framework, the antijunctible serves as the operator that prevents the union of two contradictory sets.

academic

In the proposed logical framework, the antijunctible serves as the operator that prevents the union of two contradictory sets.

5

Our logistics team identified the packaging residue as an accidental antijunctible that was preventing the labels from sticking.

business

Our logistics team identified the packaging residue as an accidental antijunctible that was preventing the labels from sticking.

Word Family

Noun
antijunctible
Adverb
antijunctibly
Adjective
antijunctible
Related
antijunction

Common Collocations

logical antijunctible logical antijunctible
chemical antijunctible chemical antijunctible
act as an antijunctible act as an antijunctible
structural antijunctible structural antijunctible
apply the antijunctible apply the antijunctible

Common Phrases

the antijunctible factor

the antijunctible factor

purely antijunctible

purely antijunctible

intrinsic antijunctible

intrinsic antijunctible

Often Confused With

antijunctible vs adjunctive

Adjunctive refers to something added or joined, whereas antijunctible refers to something that prevents joining.

antijunctible vs injunction

An injunction is a legal order, while an antijunctible is a physical or theoretical separator.

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Usage Notes

The word is highly technical and often found in logic, chemistry, or specialized engineering contexts. It is most frequently used as a noun to describe the role of a substance or concept rather than its appearance.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse it with an adjective because of the '-ible' suffix; while it can be used adjectivally, it is used here specifically as a noun for the object itself.

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Memory Tip

Break it down: ANTI (against) + JUNCT (joining, like a junction) + IBLE (capable of being). It is the thing that makes joining impossible.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Latin 'anti-' (against) and 'jungere' (to join), combined with the suffix '-ible' to denote a property of capability or state.

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun Can be used as an attributive noun Plural: antijunctibles

Quick Quiz

The engineer applied a layer of _______ to the joints to ensure they could be easily disassembled later.

Correct!

The correct answer is: antijunctible

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