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Meaning of disruptive
The primary meaning of "disruptive" is causing disturbance or interruption, or having a revolutionary or innovative impact.
Etymology of disruptive
The word "disruptive" comes from the verb "disrupt", which is derived from the Latin words "dis" (meaning "apart" or "asunder") and "rumpere" (meaning "to break"), and the suffix "-ive", which forms an adjective indicating a tendency or disposition
The word has been used in English since the 17th century to describe something that causes a break or interruption in a process or system
Synonyms
disruptive
troublesome
unruly
rebellious
uncooperative
disorderly
chaotic
turbulent
riotous
boisterous
rambunctious
obstreperous
refractory
intractable
recalcitrant
defiant
noncompliant
unmanageable
ungovernable
uncontrollable
mutinous
seditious
insurgent
subversive
radical
revolutionary
iconoclastic
heretical
unorthodox
unconventional
innovative
groundbreaking
pioneering
Definitions
- Causing disturbance or interruption, or having a revolutionary or innovative impact
- Causing problems or making it difficult for something to continue or be done in the normal way
- Introducing new or experimental ideas or methods, especially in a way that challenges traditional or established ones
Usage Examples
- The company's new product was so disruptive to the market that it forced several competitors to go out of business
- The student's disruptive behavior in class made it difficult for the teacher to continue the lesson
- The artist's use of unconventional materials and techniques was seen as disruptive to the traditional art world