Definition

A person or thing that causes disruption or disturbance, often by introducing new ideas or technologies that change the way things are done.

Example

The new startup is considered a disruptor in the tech industry, changing how we think about software development.

Conversation

Have you heard about that new tech disruptor in the market?

Yeah, it's pretty impressive how quickly it's changing things.

I read that it's actually making older companies rethink their strategies.

Exactly! It's fascinating how a single disruptor can shake up an entire industry.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disruptor → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "rumpere" (meaning to break). The word "disruptor" refers to something that breaks apart or interrupts a process or system.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'breaks apart' ('dis-') a flow or process — that's why a disruptor is something that interrupts or changes the usual way of doing things.

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