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Definition of disintegration

disintegration

/dɪsˌɪntɪˈɡreɪʃən/
dis · in · te · gra · tion
Plural:disintegrations
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Adjective:disintegrative
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• noun

1

The process of losing cohesion, strength, or unity and breaking down into small fragments or constituent parts.

Example

"Centuries of wind and rain caused the gradual disintegration of the ancient sandstone monument."

2

In nuclear physics, a natural or induced transformation in which an atomic nucleus decays or splits into smaller particles, accompanied by the release of radiation or energy.

Example

"The physicist measured the rate of radioactive disintegration in the uranium sample."

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• Rhymes for disintegration

• Nearby Words

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disinhibited
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disinter
disinterest
disinterested

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 18th century from the prefix 'dis-' (expressing reversal or separation) and 'integration', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'integrare' (to make whole), from 'integer' (untouched or whole).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disintegration. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disintegration
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