disintegrate
5 synonyms and 1 antonym for disintegrate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To break apart into pieces, or to fall apart completely.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use disintegrate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
disintegrate into pieces
begin to disintegrate
completely disintegrate
Etymology
Recorded in English since around 1785, formed from dis- + integrate — the opposite of making something whole.
Full origin of disintegrate →Frequently asked questions
What does “disintegrate” mean?
The word “disintegrate” means to break apart into pieces, or to fall apart completely. In plain terms, to fall to pieces, whether literally (an object) or figuratively (a relationship, a plan, a system).
How do you pronounce “disintegrate”?
“Disintegrate” is pronounced dihs-IHN-tihg-rayt (/dɪsˈɪntɪɡɹeɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “disintegrate” in a sentence?
Here is “disintegrate” used in a sentence: “The old newspaper began to disintegrate the moment she touched it.”
What is another word for “disintegrate”?
Words with a similar meaning to “disintegrate” include dismember, dissolve, decay and compost.
What is the opposite of “disintegrate”?
The opposite of “disintegrate” — its antonyms — is integrate.
What part of speech is “disintegrate”?
“Disintegrate” is a verb.
Where does the word “disintegrate” come from?
The word “disintegrate” dates back to around 1785. Recorded in English since around 1785, formed from dis- + integrate — the opposite of making something whole.
