disorder

dis-or-der · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A state of confusion or lack of organization.

  2. 2.

    A disruption of normal physical or mental functions; a disease or ailment.

  3. 3.

    Public unrest or disturbance.

  4. 4.

    To disrupt the order or arrangement of something.

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Etymology

From Old French desordre, from des- meaning "opposite of" and ordre meaning "order," from Latin ordo. First recorded in English in the 15th century.