disruption Meaning & Definition
What Does Disruption Mean?
Disruption is a noun that means An interruption to the regular flow or sequence of something. It is also used to mean A continuing act of disorder.
Word Facts for Disruption
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //dɪsˈɹʌpʃən// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | turmoil, break and commotion |
| Plural | disruptions |
Disruption Definition (Noun)
- 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.
- A continuing act of disorder.
There was great disruption in the classroom when the teacher left.
- A breaking or bursting apart; a breach.
Synonyms of Disruption
Disruption synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Disruption
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Disruption in a Sentence
The network created a disruption in the show when they broke in with a newscast.
There was great disruption in the classroom when the teacher left.
Word Forms & Grammar
disruption (countable and uncountable, plural disruptions)
Words That Rhyme With Disruption
Origin of Disruption
From Latin disruptionem, from disrumpere. By surface analysis, disrupt + -ion.
Disruption Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of disruption is //dɪsˈɹʌpʃən//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Disruption: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is disruption?
Disruption is a noun.
What is another word for disruption?
Close synonyms of disruption are turmoil, break and commotion. See the full list of disruption synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of disruption?
The plural of disruption is disruptions.