disruption

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English [edit]

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Etymology [edit]

From Latin disruptionem (from disrumpere)

Pronunciation [edit]

  • (UK) IPA: /dɪsˈɹʌpʃən/, /dɪzˈɹʌpʃən/, /dɪzˈɹʊpʃən/
  • (US) IPA: /dɪsˈɹʌpʃən/, X-SAMPA: /dIs"r\VpS@n/

Noun [edit]

disruption (plural disruptions)

  1. An interruption to the regular flow or sequence of something.
    • The network created a disruption in the show when they broke in with a newscast.
  2. A continuing act of disorder
    • There was great disruption in the classroom when the teacher left.

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