disintegration

noun

Meaning

The process of breaking apart into small pieces or losing all cohesion and unity.

Examples

The political party faced rapid disintegration after its leader resigned unexpectedly.
Scientists studied the disintegration of the comet as it passed too close to the sun.

Synonyms: decay, collapse, fragmentation, decomposition

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disintegration

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌdɪsɪnˈteɪɡreɪʃən/

Definition

The process of breaking apart into small pieces or losing all cohesion and unity.

Examples

The political party faced rapid disintegration after its leader resigned unexpectedly.
Scientists studied the disintegration of the comet as it passed too close to the sun.
The social fabric of the town suffered a slow disintegration following the closure of the main factory.

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