disorder
disorder Lexical Profile
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• noun
An illness or medical condition that disrupts normal physical or mental functions.
"The clinic specializes in diagnosing and treating various sleep disorders."
A state of untidiness, confusion, or lack of organization.
"We found the archive room in complete disorder, with files and papers scattered across the desks."
A breakdown of public peace and lawfulness; civil unrest or commotion.
"Local authorities worked closely with community leaders to prevent public disorder after the controversial verdict."
• verb
To disrupt the systematic arrangement, neatness, or normal functioning of something.
"The sudden gust of wind blew through the open window and disordered the neatly stacked manuscripts."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in Middle English from Old French desordre, formed from the prefix des- ('lack of') and ordre ('order'), ultimately from Latin ordo ('row, rank, or regular arrangement').