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disruption

|dis-rup-tion|

B2

/dɪsˈrʌpʃən/

(disrupt)

interruption

Base FormPluralPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleAdjectiveAdjective
disruptdisruptionsdisruptersdisruptsdisrupteddisrupteddisruptingdisruptivedisrupted
Etymology
Etymology Information

'disruption' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'disruptio,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'rumpere' meant 'to break.'

Historical Evolution

'disruptio' transformed into the Old French word 'disruption,' and eventually became the modern English word 'disruption' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a breaking apart,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a disturbance or interruption.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a disturbance or problem that interrupts an event, activity, or process.

The storm caused a major disruption in the city's power supply.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39