Disruptive

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dɪsˈɹʌptɪv/, /dɪzˈɹʌptɪv/, /dɪzˈɹʊptɪv/

Full definition of disruptive

Adjective

1. Causing disruption or unrest.Children who exhibit disruptive behaviour may be expelled from school.
2. (business) Causing major change, as in a market.
• 2005, Karl D. Schubert, CIO Survival Guide (page 222)... companies tend to lose their leadership positions to companies that enter the market with a disruptive technology or market change.