English · Word Candidate

disruption

/dɪsˈɹʌpʃən/

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Also seen as: disruptions

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Meaning · English

An interruption to the regular flow or sequence of something.

Noun

The network created a disruption in the show when they broke in with a newscast.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A continuing act of disorder.

Noun

There was great disruption in the classroom when the teacher left.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “disruption” mean?

An interruption to the regular flow or sequence of something.

Is “disruption” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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