Disarranging: meaning, definitions and examples

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disarranging

 

[ dɪsəˈreɪndʒɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

action, chaos

Disarranging refers to the act of messing up, disorganizing, or disturbing the arrangement of items or order. This can apply to physical spaces, such as a room or office, or to abstract concepts, such as plans or schedules. The action can result in confusion or disorder, often creating challenges for people trying to find items or maintain organization. Disarranging may occur intentionally or accidentally.

Synonyms

disorganizing, jumbling, messing up, scrambling

Examples of usage

  • She was disarranging the books on the shelf.
  • The child enjoyed disarranging the colorful blocks.
  • His constant disarranging of the papers made it hard to work.

Translations

Translations of the word "disarranging" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desorganizando

🇮🇳 अव्यवस्थित करना

🇩🇪 durcheinanderbringen

🇮🇩 mengacaukan

🇺🇦 порушення порядку

🇵🇱 zaburzenie

🇯🇵 乱す (midasu)

🇫🇷 désorganiser

🇪🇸 desorganizar

🇹🇷 dağıtmak

🇰🇷 어지럽히다 (eojireophida)

🇸🇦 تشتيت (tashteet)

🇨🇿 zmatek

🇸🇰 rozptýlenie

🇨🇳 打乱 (dǎluàn)

🇸🇮 razporediti

🇮🇸 óreiða

🇰🇿 бұзу

🇬🇪 უსიამოვნო (usiamovno)

🇦🇿 qarışdırmaq

🇲🇽 desorganizar

Etymology

The term 'disarranging' derives from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'to do the opposite of' or 'to remove', combined with 'arrange', which comes from the Latin word 'arrangere', meaning 'to put in order' or 'set in a proper position'. The usage of 'disarrange' dates back to at least the 19th century, influenced by the growing interest in organizational and systematic approaches to everyday tasks. Over time, 'disarranging' has evolved to encompass both physical and abstract contexts, reflecting a wider range of applications in English. The term highlights not only the action of disorder but also its implications for efficiency and clarity in various settings.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,209, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.