Disruptment

/dɪsˈrʌptmənt/ noun

Definition

The act or result of disrupting; a disruption or break in continuity.

Etymology

From 'disrupt' plus the action noun suffix '-ment' (from Latin -mentum). This is a less common variant of 'disruption,' following an older pattern of English word formation that is now largely superseded by '-tion' formations.

Kelly Says

Words ending in '-ment' (like 'disruptment,' 'displacement,' 'enticement') follow an older layer of English, often borrowed from Old French—so using 'disruptment' instead of 'disruption' sounds archaic, even though both are technically correct!

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