disintegration
5 synonyms and 1 antonym for disintegration, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The process of breaking apart or falling to pieces.
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.
annihilation
radioactive decay
Antonyms
How to use disintegration
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
social disintegration
radioactive disintegration
gradual disintegration
Etymology
From disintegrate plus the suffix -ion, describing the process or result of coming apart.
Full origin of disintegration →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.
