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The power outage caused a disruption at school.
What does Disruption mean?
A break in normal activity.
Dictionary definition
An interruption that disturbs normal activity.
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A short disruption delayed the presentation.
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The report described how the disruption affected the schedule.
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What does disruption mean?
Disruption means A break in normal activity.
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Which choice is closest in meaning to disruption?
The choice "interruption" is closest in meaning because disruption means a break in normal activity.
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Which choice is the best antonym or contrast for disruption?
The choice "order" is a strong contrast because disruption means a break in normal activity.
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WordDisruption.
Partnoun.
MeaningDisruption means A break in normal activity.
ExampleExample: The power outage caused a disruption at school.
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- Syllables
- dis · rup · shun
- Strongest beat
- rup
- Ending
- shun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on rup.
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Synonyms
Words like Disruption
interruptionA break in normal activity.
disturbanceSomething that disrupts order.
breakA pause or stop in normal flow.
Antonyms
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orderA steady and organized condition.
continuityUnbroken flow or progress.
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