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disintegration

 

[ dɪsˌɪntɪˈɡreɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

physical

The process of breaking something down into smaller parts, especially in a destructive manner.

Synonyms

breakdown, decay, destruction, deterioration

Examples of usage

  • The disintegration of the old building was caused by years of neglect.
  • The disintegration of the rock formation was due to erosion.
Context #2 | Noun

social

The breakdown or fragmentation of a system, organization, or society.

Synonyms

breakup, collapse, dissolution, fragmentation

Examples of usage

  • The disintegration of the government led to chaos in the country.
  • The disintegration of the family unit can have long-lasting effects.
Context #3 | Noun

chemistry

The process of a substance breaking down into its constituent parts or elements.

Synonyms

decomposition, dissociation, separation

Examples of usage

  • The disintegration of the compound was studied in the lab.
  • Heat can cause the disintegration of certain chemical compounds.

Translations

Translations of the word "disintegration" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desintegração

🇮🇳 विघटन

🇩🇪 Zerfall

🇮🇩 disintegrasi

🇺🇦 дезінтеграція

🇵🇱 dezintegracja

🇯🇵 崩壊

🇫🇷 désintégration

🇪🇸 desintegración

🇹🇷 dağılma

🇰🇷 붕괴

🇸🇦 تفكك

🇨🇿 dezintegrace

🇸🇰 dezintegrácia

🇨🇳 解体

🇸🇮 dezintegracija

🇮🇸 niðurbrot

🇰🇿 дезинтеграция

🇬🇪 დეზინტეგრაცია

🇦🇿 dezintegrasiya

🇲🇽 desintegración

Etymology

The word 'disintegration' originated from the Latin word 'disintegrare', which means 'to break up'. It first appeared in English in the early 17th century. The concept of disintegration has been observed in various fields such as physics, chemistry, and social sciences. The term is often used to describe the process of breaking down or falling apart, whether it be physical, social, or chemical. Disintegration can be a natural occurrence, as in the decay of organic matter, or it can be a result of external forces or neglect.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,309, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.