climate-disrupting
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/ˈklaɪmət dɪsˈrʌptɪŋ/
(climate-disrupt)
causing climate change
Etymology
'climate-disrupting' originates from the combination of 'climate' and 'disrupt,' where 'climate' refers to the long-term weather patterns of an area, and 'disrupt' means to cause disorder or turmoil.
'climate' and 'disrupt' were combined in modern English to form the adjective 'climate-disrupting,' reflecting the growing awareness of human impact on climate systems.
Initially, 'disrupt' meant 'to break apart,' but in this context, it evolved to mean causing significant changes to the climate.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
causing significant changes or disturbances to the climate.
The climate-disrupting effects of deforestation are becoming more evident.
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Last updated: 2025/03/10 00:17