Definition

The quality or state of causing interruptions or disturbances in a process or situation.

Example

The disruptiveness of the new technology changed the way we communicate.

Conversation

Did you notice how the new policy has a lot of disruptiveness in our workflow?

Yeah, it's been really hard to adjust to it.

I think the disruptiveness is causing more confusion than it should.

Definitely, we need to find a better way to handle these changes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disruptiveness → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "rumpere" (meaning to break) combined with the suffix "-ness" (indicating a state or quality). The word describes the quality of breaking apart or causing disorder.

Memory Tip

Think of something that causes a 'break' ('rumpere') in the normal flow, and 'dis-' means apart. This helps you remember that 'disruptiveness' refers to the state of causing disruption.

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