dissolution
Translation
dissolution, breaking up, termination
Examples
The dissolution of the partnership was amicable.
The dissolution of the partnership was amicable.
We observed the dissolution of salt in water.
We observed the dissolution of salt in water.
The film depicts the dissolution of a family.
The film depicts the dissolution of a family.
Grammar Patterns
((the dissolution of sth.)) the breaking up of (sth.) The dissolution of the company was unexpected.
Similar Words
Synonyms: disintegration, termination; Antonyms: formation, establishment
Etymology
From Latin 'dissolvere' (to break apart), from 'dis-' (apart) + 'solvere' (to loosen).
Memory Tips
Think of 'dis-solution' – the undoing of a solution or a formal arrangement, leading to its end.