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Synonyms & Similar Words
interruption
disturbance
disruption
upheaval
turmoil
chaos
commotion
disorder
confusion
mayhem
bedlam
pandemonium
interference
obstruction
hindrance
impediment
interruption
break
pause
stoppage
cessation
halt
suspension
delay
lag
gap
rift
split
division
separation
severance
breach
fracture
rupture
Meaning of Disruption
The primary meaning of the word "disruption" refers to a significant or profound disturbance or interruption of a system, process, or event.
Definitions
- A radical change to an existing system or process, often causing upheaval or instability
- * An interruption or disturbance that causes a system, event, or process to stop or become disordered
- * A significant or profound change that alters the way things are done or function
Etymology of Disruption
The word "disruption" originates from the Latin words "dis" meaning "apart" and "ruptus" meaning "broken", with the suffix "-ion" indicating a process or action, and has been in use since the 15th century to describe the act of breaking or interrupting something
Example Uses
- The company's disruption of the market with its innovative product led to significant changes in the industry
- * The disruption caused by the hurricane resulted in widespread power outages and property damage
- * The new policy has caused a disruption in the way the department operates, requiring significant adjustments
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
continuity
stability
continuity
consistency
persistence
permanence
constancy
uniformity
regularity
order
harmony
coherence
stability
balance
equilibrium
predictability
steadiness
smoothness
continuity
flow
progression