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disruptive
[dis-ruhp-tiv]
adjective
causing, tending to cause, or caused by disruption; disrupting.
the disruptive effect of their rioting.
Business.
relating to or noting a new product, service, or idea that radically changes an industry or business strategy, especially by creating a new market and disrupting an existing one.
disruptive innovations such as the cell phone and the two-year community college.
relating to or noting a business executive or company that introduces or is receptive to such innovation.
disruptive CEOs with imagination and vision.
disruptive
/ ɪˈʌɪ /
adjective
involving, causing, or tending to cause disruption
Other 51Թ Forms
- disruptively adverb
- disruptiveness noun
- nondisruptive adjective
- 徱ˈܱپ adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of disruptive1
Example Sentences
The issues the industry is facing are long term and disruptive.
The populist right wants tougher sentences for teenagers carrying knives, and the exclusion of disruptive pupils from regular classes.
But it’s not against the law to be a little bit disruptive or to engage in political theater, especially thanks to these additional protections members of Congress typically enjoy.
“There are ways to do this in ways that are less disruptive and calmer. They are choosing the more aggressive way.”
Being moved every few weeks has been extremely disruptive.
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