disorder

dis·or·der

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A desk in disorder.

noun

Disorder is defined as a state of confusion or a mental or physical problem that interrupts normal function.

A room that is really messy is an example of a room in disorder.
A learning disability that makes it hard for you to learn normally is an example of a disorder.
A group of demonstrators in front of a government building is an example of a disorder.

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disorder

a lack of order; confusion; jumble
a breach of public peace; riot
a disregard of system; irregularity
an upset of normal function; ailment

Origin of disorder

probably from French désordre

to throw into disorder; disarrange
to upset the normal functions or health of

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disorder

noun

A lack of order or regular arrangement; confusion.
A breach of civic order or peace; a public disturbance.
A condition characterized by lack of normal functioning of physical or mental processes: kidney disorders; a psychiatric disorder.

transitive verb

dis·or·dered, dis·or·der·ing, dis·or·ders

To throw into confusion or disarray.
To disturb the normal physical or mental health of; derange.

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Noun

(plural disorders)

Absence of order; state of not being arranged in an orderly manner.
After playing the children left the room in disorder.
A disturbance of civic peace or of public order.
The class was thrown into disorder when the teacher left the room
The army tried to prevent disorder when claims the elections had been rigged grew stronger.
(medicine) A physical or psychical malfunction.
Bulimia is an eating disorder.

Origin

dis- +‎ order. Middle English disordeine, from Old French desordainer, from Medieval Latin disordinare.

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disorder - Medical Definition

n.

A lack of order or regular arrangement; confusion.
A condition characterized by lack of normal functioning of physical or mental processes: kidney disorders; a psychiatric disorder.

v.