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disorganization

dis·or·gan·i·za·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dis-awr-guh-nuh-zey-shuh n]
    • /dɪsˌɔr gə nəˈzeɪ ʃən/
    • /dɪˈsɔː.ɡə.naɪzd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dis-awr-guh-nuh-zey-shuh n]
    • /dɪsˌɔr gə nəˈzeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of disorganization word

  • noun disorganization a breaking up of order or system; disunion or disruption of constituent parts. 1
  • noun disorganization the absence of organization or orderly arrangement; disarrangement; disorder. 1
  • noun disorganization The act of disorganizing; destruction of system. 1
  • noun disorganization lack of method, arrangement 1
  • uncountable noun disorganization If something is in a state of disorganization, it is disorganized. 0
  • noun disorganization The state of being disorganized; as, the disorganization of the body, or of government. 0

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Origin of disorganization

First appearance:

before 1785
One of the 44% newest English words
1785-95; < French désorganisation, equivalent to désorganis(er) to disorganize + -ation -ation

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Parts of speech for Disorganization

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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

disorganization popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for disorganization

noun disorganization

  • mix-up — a confused state of things; muddle; tangle.
  • incoherence — the quality or state of being incoherent.
  • confusion — If there is confusion about something, it is not clear what the true situation is, especially because people believe different things.
  • dissolution — the act or process of resolving or dissolving into parts or elements.
  • disarray — to put out of array or order; throw into disorder.

Antonyms for disorganization

noun disorganization

  • calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
  • orderliness — arranged or disposed in a neat, tidy manner or in a regular sequence: an orderly desk.
  • coherence — Coherence is a state or situation in which all the parts or ideas fit together well so that they form a united whole.
  • tidiness — neat, orderly, or trim, as in appearance or dress: a tidy room; a tidy person.
  • order — an authoritative direction or instruction; command; mandate.

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