disintegrate — To break apart into small pieces or lose cohesion; to deteriorate or fall apart gradually.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To break apart into small pieces or lose cohesion; to deteriorate or fall apart gradually.
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪsˈɪntəˌɡreɪt/
Example Sentences
- My New Year's resolution began to disintegrate by February 2nd.
- The spacecraft will disintegrate upon entering the atmosphere.
- His confidence disintegrated when he saw the exam questions.
disintegrate
VERB[/dɪsˈɪntəˌɡreɪt/]
To break apart into small pieces or lose cohesion; to deteriorate or fall apart gradually.
To break apart into small pieces or lose cohesion; to deteriorate or fall apart gradually.
What disintegrate can integrate, giving all reason to celebrate!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'disintegratus', combining 'dis-' (apart, away) and 'integer' (whole, complete). The word literally means 'to make something no longer whole or complete.'
Breakdown
dis- (apart, away) + integr- (whole, complete) + -ate (verb suffix meaning 'to make or cause')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My New Year's resolution began to disintegrate by February 2nd.”
“The spacecraft will disintegrate upon entering the atmosphere.”
“His confidence disintegrated when he saw the exam questions.”
“The ancient parchment will disintegrate if exposed to sunlight.”
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