disruption

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of interrupting or causing to cease the normal continuity of a process or operation.

  - "The unexpected power outage caused a disruption in the production process."
  - "The disruption of traffic due to the roadwork caused significant delays."

• Noun

  A significant event or occurrence that prevents the normal progress or development of something.

  - "The economic downturn was a major disruption for many businesses."
  - "The divorce was a devastating disruption for the family."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disruption
interruption , construction , conception

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Variants

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disruption , disruptions

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'disruppere' meaning 'to break apart'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'disruption' is often used in the context of technology, particularly in relation to software and networks.

2. The term 'disruptive innovation' refers to a new product or technology that significantly changes the market and displaces established competitors.

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Related Concepts

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1. Interruption: The act of stopping or pausing a process or activity.

2. Interference: The act of disrupting or hindering the normal functioning of something.

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Culture

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In literature, 'disruption' is often used to describe a sudden and unexpected event that disrupts the normal course of events. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the death of Myrtle Wilson causes a major disruption in the lives of the characters.

How to Memorize "disruption"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a smooth, continuous process being interrupted by an unexpected event.
   - Visualize a line being broken or a connection being severed.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'disruption' with the image of a power outage or a traffic jam.
   - Associate the word 'disruption' with the feeling of chaos or confusion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'disruption' starts with the letter D and sounds like 'ruption' in the ocean.
   - Remember that 'disruption' is the opposite of 'continuity'.

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