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disorders

|dis/or/ders|

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/dɪsˈɔrdərz/

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/dɪsˈɔːdəz/

(disorder)

lack of order

Base FormPluralPastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
disorderdisordersdisordereddisordereddisordering
Etymology
Etymology Information

'disorder' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'disordren,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'ordre' meant 'order.'

Historical Evolution

'disordren' transformed into the modern English word 'disorder' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to disturb the order,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a state of confusion or a medical condition.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a state of confusion or lack of order.

The room was in complete disorder after the party.

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Noun 2

a physical or mental condition that is not normal or healthy.

She was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder.

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Last updated: 2025/01/18 14:55