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disintegration

5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for disintegration, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — The process of breaking apart or falling to pieces.

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annihilation radioactive decay

How to use disintegration

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social disintegration radioactive disintegration gradual disintegration

Etymology

From disintegrate plus the suffix -ion, describing the process or result of coming apart.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “disintegration” mean?

The word “disintegration” means the process of breaking apart or falling to pieces. In plain terms, the process by which something breaks down or falls apart, from crumbling rock to a radioactive atom decaying.

How do you pronounce “disintegration”?

“Disintegration” is pronounced dihs-ihn-tih-GRAY-shuhn (/dɪsˌɪnd.əˈɡɹeɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).

How do you use “disintegration” in a sentence?

Here is “disintegration” used in a sentence: “The disintegration of the old empire took place over several decades.”

What part of speech is “disintegration”?

“Disintegration” is a noun.

Is “disintegration” a common word?

“Disintegration” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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