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    Disintegration

    /dɪsɪnˈtɪɡrəʃən/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    the process of losing cohesion or strength; the act of breaking into parts or falling apart.
    The disintegration of the old empire left a power vacuum in the region.
    the state of being disintegrated; decay or decomposition.
    The disintegration of the organic matter was accelerated by the moisture in the environment.
    a process in which a substance breaks down into smaller fragments.
    The disintegration of the chemical compound resulted in new elements forming.

    Etymology

    Late Middle English: from Latin disintegratio(n-), from the verb disintegrare, from dis- 'apart' + integrare 'to make whole'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    total disintegration
    A complete breakdown or collapse of structure or organization.
    moral disintegration
    The decline of ethical standards in society.

    Related Words

    integration
    The process of combining or bringing together into a whole.
    dissolution
    The action of dissolving or disintegrating.

    Slang Meanings

    Going to pieces.
    After the news broke, it felt like everything was in disintegration.
    Falling apart completely.
    Their relationship is in total disintegration.