disintegration — The process of breaking down into component parts or losing structural integrity; the state of falling apart or decomposing.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The process of breaking down into component parts or losing structural integrity; the state of falling apart or decomposing.
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪsˌɪntəˈɡreɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The cookie underwent rapid disintegration when it met my coffee.
- Scientists studied the disintegration of the ancient manuscript.
- My New Year's resolution experienced complete disintegration by January 3rd.
disintegration
NOUN[/dɪsˌɪntəˈɡreɪʃən/]
The process of breaking down into component parts or losing structural integrity; the state of falling apart or decomposing.
The process of breaking down into component parts or losing structural integrity; the state of falling apart or decomposing.
Imagination dreams of integration, but reality brings disintegration!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin, combining 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and 'integer' meaning 'whole' or 'complete'. The word literally means 'to break apart what was whole'.
Breakdown
dis- (apart/away) + integr- (whole/complete) + -ation (process/result of action)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The cookie underwent rapid disintegration when it met my coffee.”
“Scientists studied the disintegration of the ancient manuscript.”
“My New Year's resolution experienced complete disintegration by January 3rd.”
“The disintegration of the Soviet Union changed world politics.”
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