Disintegration

Pronunciation: /dɪsˌɪntɪˈɡreɪʃən/

Definitions of disintegration

noun the process of breaking down or falling apart into smaller components or particles

Example Sentences

A1 The old book is showing signs of disintegration.

A2 The disintegration of the relationship was inevitable.

B1 The disintegration of the Soviet Union had far-reaching consequences.

B2 The disintegration of the company was caused by poor management.

C1 The disintegration of the political party led to chaos in the government.

C2 The disintegration of the empire was a slow and painful process.

Examples of disintegration in a Sentence

formal The disintegration of the company was caused by poor management decisions.

informal The disintegration of their friendship was heartbreaking to witness.

slang Their relationship went downhill fast, leading to complete disintegration.

figurative As the years went by, the disintegration of his health became more evident.

Grammatical Forms of disintegration

• past tense: disintegrated
• plural: disintegrations
• comparative: more disintegrated
• superlative: most disintegrated
• present tense: disintegrates
• future tense: will disintegrate
• perfect tense: has disintegrated
• continuous tense: is disintegrating
• singular: disintegration
• positive degree: disintegrated
• infinitive: to disintegrate
• gerund: disintegrating
• participle: disintegrated

Origin and Evolution of disintegration

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'disintegration' originated from the Latin word 'disintegrare', which is a combination of 'dis-' meaning apart or away, and 'integrare' meaning to make whole.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 17th century to describe the process of breaking something into smaller parts or fragments, the meaning of 'disintegration' has evolved to also refer to the deterioration or collapse of a system or structure over time.