disruptive

🇺🇸 /dɪsˈrʌptɪv/ 🇬🇧 /dɪsˈrʌptɪv/
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adjective
R

causing trouble or noise that stops normal activities

His disruptive behavior made it hard for the class to learn.

R

new and different in a way that changes how things are usually done

The company created a disruptive technology that changed the industry.

translation

adj. causing trouble or noise that stops normal activities; new and different in a way that changes how things are usually done