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1disorder
verb dis·or·der \(ˌ)dis-ˈȯr-dər, (ˌ)diz-\
Definition of DISORDER
transitive verb
1
: to disturb the order of
2
: to disturb the regular or normal functions of
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First Known Use of DISORDER
15th century
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2disorder
noun
: a confused or messy state : a lack of order or organization
: a state or situation in which there is a lot of noise, crime, violent behavior, etc.
medical : a physical or mental condition that is not normal or healthy
Full Definition of DISORDER
1
: lack of order <clothes in disorder>
2
: breach of the peace or public order <troubled times marked by social disorders>
3
: an abnormal physical or mental condition <a liver disorder> <a personality disorder>
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First Known Use of DISORDER
1523
Related to DISORDER
- Synonyms
- chance-medley, confusion, disarrangement, disarray, dishevelment, chaos, disorderedness, disorderliness, disorganization, free-for-all, havoc, heck, hell, jumble, mare's nest, mess, messiness, misorder, muddle, muss, shambles, snake pit, tumble, welter
- Antonyms
- order, orderliness
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DISORDER Defined for Kids
1disorder
verb dis·or·der \dis-ˈȯr-dər\
dis·or·dereddis·or·der·ing
Definition of DISORDER for Kids
: to disturb the regular or normal arrangement or functioning of <You've disordered my papers.>
2disorder
noun
Definition of DISORDER for Kids
1
: a confused or messy state <His room was in complete disorder.>
2
: unruly behavior <Recess monitors prevented any disorder.>
3
: a physical or mental condition that is not normal or healthy <a stomach disorder>
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