disorganizer
|dis-or-gan-iz-er|
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/dɪsˈɔːrɡəˌnaɪzər/
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/dɪsˈɔːɡənaɪzə/
causes disorder
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disorganizer' originates from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'away' and the word 'organizer' from 'organize', which comes from the Greek 'organon' meaning 'tool' or 'instrument'.
Historical Evolution
'disorganizer' evolved from the combination of 'dis-' and 'organizer', which was influenced by the French 'désorganiser'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who disrupts order', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or thing that causes disorder or confusion.
The disorganizer of the event left everyone confused.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41