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.

Synonyms of disintegration

Words with a similar meaning to disintegration:

• decay
• collapse
• fragmentation
• decomposition

Antonyms of disintegration

Words with the opposite meaning to disintegration:

• integration
• cohesion

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