Definition

In a way that causes interruption or disturbance to a process or situation.

Example

The new technology was implemented disruptively, changing the entire workflow of the company.

Conversation

Did you notice how disruptively the construction noise was during the meeting?

Yeah, it made it really hard to concentrate on what was being discussed.

I know! It felt like they were doing it on purpose.

Maybe they just didn't realize how it was affecting us.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disruptively → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "rupt" (meaning to break) combined with the suffix "-ively" (meaning in a manner). The word "disruptively" means in a manner that breaks apart or interrupts the normal flow of things.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'breaks apart' ('dis-') the usual order or flow, and the '-ively' shows how it happens. This helps you remember that 'disruptively' means causing interruption.

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