disorganize
|dis-or-gan-ize|
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/dɪsˈɔːrɡəˌnaɪz/
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/dɪsˈɔːɡənaɪz/
lacking order
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disorganize' originates from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'away' and the word 'organize' from the Greek 'organon' meaning 'tool' or 'instrument'.
Historical Evolution
'disorganize' evolved from the French word 'désorganiser', which was adopted into English in the late 18th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to break apart an organized system', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to destroy the systematic arrangement or functioning of something.
The sudden change in management disorganized the entire team.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39