Disrupter: meaning, definitions and examples

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disrupter

 

[ dɪsˈrʌptər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

technology

A person or thing that causes disruption or disturbance, especially in a technological context.

Synonyms

disturber, game-changer, innovator, troublemaker.

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Word Description / Examples
disrupter

Best used in a business or technological context when someone or something significantly changes or challenges the status quo.

  • The new app was a real disrupter in the industry.
  • Electric cars are seen as disrupters in the automotive market.
troublemaker

Used to describe someone who causes trouble or problems, typically in a negative manner.

  • The student was known as a troublemaker in class.
  • She’s always been a bit of a troublemaker, stirring up drama.
disturber

Often used in a more negative light, implying someone or something that causes a disturbance or discomfort.

  • He was a disturber during the meeting, constantly interrupting others.
  • The loud music was a disturber of the neighborhood's peace.
innovator

Used to describe a person who introduces new ideas or methods, often in a positive and creative context.

  • Steve Jobs was an innovator in the tech industry.
  • The company prides itself on being an innovator in green technologies.
game-changer

Used to describe something that dramatically changes the outcome or dynamic in a positive way, often used in sports, business, and technology.

  • Her innovative approach to marketing was a true game-changer.
  • The new rules in the game were real game-changers.

Examples of usage

  • The new software update is a disrupter in the industry.
  • The startup company aims to be a disrupter in the market.
  • The disrupter in this case was the introduction of artificial intelligence.
  • The disrupter revolutionized the way we communicate.
  • The disrupter challenged traditional business models.

Translations

Translations of the word "disrupter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 perturbador

🇮🇳 विघ्नकारी

🇩🇪 Störer

🇮🇩 pengganggu

🇺🇦 порушник

🇵🇱 zakłócacz

🇯🇵 妨害者 (ぼうがいしゃ)

🇫🇷 perturbateur

🇪🇸 perturbador

🇹🇷 bozucu

🇰🇷 방해자

🇸🇦 مُعَطِّل

🇨🇿 narušitel

🇸🇰 narušiteľ

🇨🇳 扰乱者 (rǎoluàn zhě)

🇸🇮 motilec

🇮🇸 truflunarmaður

🇰🇿 бұзушы

🇬🇪 დამრღვევი

🇦🇿 pozucu

🇲🇽 perturbador

Etymology

The word 'disrupter' originated from the verb 'disrupt,' which comes from the Latin word 'disrumpere,' meaning 'to break apart.' The term gained popularity in the technological and business sectors to describe entities that challenge traditional norms and bring about significant change.

See also: disrupt, disrupted, disruption, disruptive, disruptively, disruptor.