disintegration
Translation
disintegration, breaking apart, collapse
Examples
The Roman Empire's disintegration was a long process.
The Roman Empire's disintegration was a long process.
We observed the disintegration of the comet.
We observed the disintegration of the comet.
Grammar Patterns
the disintegration of ((sth.)) the process of (sth.) breaking into small parts The disintegration of the old system was inevitable.
Similar Words
Synonyms: collapse, fragmentation, decay; Antonyms: integration, unification
Etymology
From the prefix 'dis-' (apart) + 'integrate' (to make whole) + the noun suffix '-ion'. Literally 'the process of becoming not whole'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'dis-integrate' as the process of something 'un-integrating' or breaking apart into smaller pieces.