disorganization in English
- disorganization⇄disorganization, noun.
1. the act of disorganizing; breaking up of order or system.
Ex. the disorganization of a government or an army.
2. absence of organization or orderly arrangement; the condition of being disorganized; disorganized
disorganization in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
disorganization in Malayalam മലയാളം
disorganization
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ˌdɪsˌɔːrɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definitions
- The state of lacking order or organization.
- Disruption or breakdown of an established system or structure.
- Confusion or disorder in personal or collective arrangements.
Usage Examples
- The sudden disorganization of the office delayed the project.
- Political unrest often leads to social disorganization.
- Her room was in complete disorganization after the move.
Etymology
Derived from the prefix dis- (indicating reversal) and organization, from the Medieval Latin organizatio, meaning the process of arranging or structuring. First recorded in the early 19th century.
Synonyms
- Disorder
- Chaos
- Confusion
- Disruption
- Derangement
Antonyms
- Organization
- Order
- Structure
- System
- Coordination
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | désorganisation | /dezɔʁɡanizasjɔ̃/ |
| Spanish | desorganización | /desorɡanisaˈθjon/ |
| German | Desorganisation | /dezɔʁɡaniˈzaːʦi̯oːn/ |
| Russian | дезорганизация | /dʲɪzərɡənʲɪˈzatsɨjə/ |
| Hindi | अव्यवस्था | /avyavastha/ |
| Tamil | ஒழுங்கின்மை | /ozhungiṉmai/ |
| Telugu | అవ్యవస్థ | /avyavastha/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 无序 | /wú xù/ |
| Japanese | 無秩序 | /muchitsujo/ |
| Korean | 무질서 | /mujilseo/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˌdɪsˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
- American English: /ˌdɪsˌɔːrɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Historical Usage
The term has been used widely since the 19th century in both social and political contexts to describe chaotic or broken systems. It often appears in discussions related to revolutions, wars, or economic collapses.
Cultural Nuances
In sociology, disorganization is used to describe the breakdown of social norms, particularly in urban settings. In psychology, the term can refer to disorganized thinking or behavior associated with mental health conditions.
More Information
Disorganization can be applied across various fields, including medicine, politics, and administration. In mental health, it is often linked to conditions such as schizophrenia or ADHD, while in social sciences, it addresses the collapse of social institutions in communities facing crises.