disruptions

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of interrupting or hindering the normal flow or progress of something.

  - "The construction project experienced unexpected disruptions due to inclement weather."
  - "The traffic disruptions caused by the accident lasted for hours."

• Noun

  A significant event or occurrence that causes turmoil or chaos.

  - "The announcement of the company's bankruptcy caused widespread disruptions."
  - "The natural disaster resulted in numerous disruptions to daily life."

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Rhymes

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interruptions , construptions , conceptions

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Variants

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disruption , disruptions

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'disruppere', meaning 'to tear apart' or 'to disrupt'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'disruption' was first used in the context of transportation in the late 1800s to describe the stopping of trains due to mechanical failures or other issues.

2. Disruptions can have both positive and negative effects. For example, a disruption in a relationship can lead to growth and healing, or it can cause harm and damage.

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Related Concepts

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1. interruptions: The act of interrupting or breaking the continuity of something.

2. chaos theory: A scientific theory that describes the behavior of complex, dynamic systems that are highly sensitive to initial conditions and can exhibit chaotic or disrupted behavior.

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Culture

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Disruptions have been a common theme in literature and art, representing chaos, change, and transformation. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the character Nick Carraway describes the parties at Gatsby's mansion as 'an orgy of disorder' and a 'disruption of the quiet monotony' of his life.

How to Memorize "disruptions"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a normally functioning system being disrupted, such as a traffic jam or a power outage.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'disruptions' with the image of chaos or turmoil.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Disrupts normal flow' to remember the definition of disruptions.

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