unexpectedly-disrupted
|un-ex-pect-ed-ly-dis-rupt-ed|
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/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli-dɪsˈrʌptɪd/
(disrupt)
interruption
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disrupt' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'disrumpere,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'rumpere' meant 'to break.'
Historical Evolution
'disrumpere' transformed into the Old French word 'disrupt,' and eventually became the modern English word 'disrupt' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to break apart,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to interrupt or disturb.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
suddenly interrupted or disturbed in an unexpected manner.
The meeting was unexpectedly-disrupted by a fire alarm.
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Last updated: 2025/06/23 08:28