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Definition disruptive in British English

disruptive adjective

adjective
/dɪsˈrʌptɪv/
1

causing difficulties that interrupt something or prevent it from continuing

Example

disruptive pupils

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2

original and new in a way that causes change

Example

The internet continues to be the most disruptive innovation of our time.

Example

Small and medium enterprises are demonstrating a healthy appetite for disruptive technologies.

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Definition disruptive in British English