disorder

Word parts

dis- + order

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /dɪsˈɔː(r)də(r)/

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Noun

Singular disorder

Plural disorders

1. Absence of order; a condition of not being arranged in an orderly manner.

   The children left the room in disorder.

2. A disturbance of civic peace or of public order.

   The class was thrown into disorder when the teacher left the room

   The army tried to prevent disorder when claims the elections had been rigged grew stronger.

3. (medicine) A physical or psychical dysfunction and, or, malfunction.

   Bulimia is an eating disorder.

Related words

• chaos