dissolution — the action of formally ending or dismissing an assembly, partnership, or official body
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of formally ending or dismissing an assembly, partnership, or official body
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/
Example Sentences
- After the CEO's scandal, the board voted for the dissolution of the company faster than ice cream melting in summer.
- The dissolution of the partnership was as messy as a chocolate bar dissolving in a pocket.
- Scientists studied the dissolution rate of various minerals in acid.
dissolution
NOUN[/ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/]
the action of formally ending or dismissing an assembly, partnership, or official body
The hot tea caused the complete dissolution of the sugar cube.
DIS(apart) + SOLVE(loosen) — tearing the contract apart led to the company's dissolution.
The members approved the resolution for the club's dissolution.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'dissolutio', derived from 'dissolvere' meaning 'to loosen' or 'to break apart'. The prefix 'dis-' means 'apart' and 'solvere' means 'to loosen' or 'to dissolve'.
Breakdown
dis- (apart) + solv- (loosen, dissolve) + -tion (noun suffix) = dissolution
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📝Examples
“After the CEO's scandal, the board voted for the dissolution of the company faster than ice cream melting in summer.”
“The dissolution of the partnership was as messy as a chocolate bar dissolving in a pocket.”
“Scientists studied the dissolution rate of various minerals in acid.”
“The dissolution of the old regime led to significant political changes.”
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