noun
Uncommon
disintegration
dihs-ihn-tih-GRAY-shuhn
Disintegration (noun) means the process of breaking apart or falling to pieces. Example: “The disintegration of the old empire took place over several decades.”
noun
1
The process of breaking apart or falling to pieces.
"The disintegration of the old empire took place over several decades."
"Scientists study the disintegration of radioactive atoms to measure age."
How to use disintegration
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process by which something breaks down or falls apart, from crumbling rock to a radioactive atom decaying.
Common pairings
social disintegration
radioactive disintegration
gradual disintegration
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Word forms
- Plural
- disintegrations
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Etymology
From disintegrate plus the suffix -ion, describing the process or result of coming apart.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for disintegration
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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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.
