Disrupter: meaning, definitions and examples
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disrupter
[ dɪsˈrʌptər ]
technology
A person or thing that causes disruption or disturbance, especially in a technological context.
Synonyms
disturber, game-changer, innovator, troublemaker.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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disrupter |
Best used in a business or technological context when someone or something significantly changes or challenges the status quo.
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troublemaker |
Used to describe someone who causes trouble or problems, typically in a negative manner.
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disturber |
Often used in a more negative light, implying someone or something that causes a disturbance or discomfort.
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innovator |
Used to describe a person who introduces new ideas or methods, often in a positive and creative context.
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game-changer |
Used to describe something that dramatically changes the outcome or dynamic in a positive way, often used in sports, business, and technology.
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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.