Disbandment

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈbændmənt/

Definitions of disbandment

noun the act of breaking up or disbanding a group or organization

Example Sentences

A1 The disbandment of the club was announced last week.

A2 The disbandment of the team left many players feeling disappointed.

B1 The disbandment of the political party was due to internal conflicts.

B2 The disbandment of the organization was met with mixed reactions from the public.

C1 The disbandment of the band was a result of creative differences among the members.

C2 The disbandment of the committee was necessary to restructure the organization.

Examples of disbandment in a Sentence

formal The disbandment of the committee was announced at the meeting.

informal They decided on the disbandment of the group after the disagreement.

slang The disbandment of the band left fans heartbroken.

figurative The disbandment of their friendship was a result of years of growing apart.

Grammatical Forms of disbandment

• past tense: disbanded
• plural: disbandments
• comparative: more disbanded
• superlative: most disbanded
• present tense: disbands
• future tense: will disband
• perfect tense: has disbanded
• continuous tense: is disbanding
• singular: disbandment
• positive degree: disbandment
• infinitive: to disband
• gerund: disbanding
• participle: disbanded

Origin and Evolution of disbandment

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'disbandment' originated from the Old French word 'desbander' which meant to break up a group or disperse. It was derived from the Latin word 'dis-' meaning apart, and 'banda' meaning troop or company.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'disbandment' has retained its original meaning of breaking up a group or organization, but has also come to be used in a broader sense to refer to the dissolution or termination of any kind of organized entity.