Medical Dictionary

disruptive

adjective dis·rup·tive \ dis-ˈrəp-tiv \

medical Definition of disruptive

: characterized by psychologically disorganized behavior

a confused, incoherent, and disruptive patient in the manic phase

Learn More about disruptive

Spanish Central: Translation of disruptive Nglish: Translation of disruptive for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of disruptive for Arabic speakers

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up disruptive? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show

WORD OF THE DAY

jabberwocky

play

meaningless speech or writing

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games