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disorganizationThe state or condition of lacking proper structure, order, or systematic arrangement; a breakdown of organized systems.

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: The state or condition of lacking proper structure, order, or systematic arrangement; a breakdown of organized systems.

Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪsˌɔːrɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/

Korean meaning: 무질서, 조직 부족

Korean pronunciation: 디스-오거나이-제이션 (강세: 제이)

Example Sentences

  • The zombie apocalypse caused complete disorganization in the coffee shop - even the baristas forgot how to make lattes!
  • Her room's disorganization was so extreme that she found her missing homework in the refrigerator.
  • The company's disorganization led to decreased productivity and employee frustration.

disorganization

NOUN

//dɪsˌɔːrɡənɪˈzeɪʃən//

The state or condition of lacking proper structure, order, or systematic arrangement; a breakdown of organized systems.

disorganization concept
💡 Concept

The state or condition of lacking proper structure, order, or systematic arrangement; a breakdown of organized systems.

disorganization rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

From station disorganization to perfect organization!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/dɪsˌɔːrɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Prefixdis--
Rootorganize
Suffix--ation

Origin

From Latin 'dis-' meaning 'apart/opposite' combined with Greek 'organon' meaning 'tool' or 'instrument', plus the suffix '-ization' meaning 'the process of making'.

🎵Rhyme

organizationreorganizationcivilization

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The zombie apocalypse caused complete disorganization in the coffee shop - even the baristas forgot how to make lattes!

😄 Fun example

Her room's disorganization was so extreme that she found her missing homework in the refrigerator.

The company's disorganization led to decreased productivity and employee frustration.

The disorganization of the library system made research nearly impossible for students.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

disorderchaosconfusiondisarraymess

Antonyms

organizationorder

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