Disintegrating

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /dɪˈsɪntəˌɡreɪtɪŋ/

Definitions of disintegrating

verb to break or fall apart into small pieces; to decay or deteriorate

Example Sentences

A1 The old book is disintegrating.

A2 The abandoned building is slowly disintegrating.

B1 The relationship between the two friends is disintegrating due to lack of communication.

B2 The fabric of the sofa is disintegrating after years of use.

C1 The political party is disintegrating as members resign and form new alliances.

C2 The once powerful empire is disintegrating under the weight of internal strife and external pressure.

adjective in the process of breaking or falling apart; decaying

Example Sentences

A1 The old book was disintegrating from years of neglect.

A2 The disintegrating bridge was no longer safe to cross.

B1 The disintegrating relationship between the two countries led to tensions.

B2 The disintegrating economy was causing widespread unemployment.

C1 The disintegrating political system was in need of major reform.

C2 The disintegrating infrastructure was a serious threat to public safety.

Examples of disintegrating in a Sentence

formal The ancient manuscript is disintegrating due to years of neglect and improper storage.

informal My old sneakers are disintegrating, I need to buy a new pair soon.

slang The party was so wild, I felt like I was disintegrating by the end of the night.

figurative The team's chemistry is disintegrating as tensions rise among the members.

Grammatical Forms of disintegrating

past tense

disintegrated

plural

disintegratings

comparative

more disintegrating

superlative

most disintegrating

present tense

disintegrates

future tense

will disintegrate

perfect tense

has disintegrated

continuous tense

is disintegrating

singular

disintegrating

positive degree

disintegrating

infinitive

to disintegrate

gerund

disintegrating

participle

disintegrated

Origin and Evolution of disintegrating

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'disintegrating' originated from the Latin word 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and 'integrare' meaning 'to make whole'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the process of breaking or separating into smaller parts, the word 'disintegrating' has evolved to also convey a sense of deterioration or decay over time.