Disintegrative (Adjective)
Meaning
Tending to cause breakup into constituent elements or parts.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The disintegrative effects of climate change on polar ice caps are becoming increasingly evident.
- Prolonged exposure to the disintegrative forces of erosion can cause even the hardest rocks to break down.
- The company's disintegrative management style was criticized by analysts for creating an environment of mistrust among employees.
- The disintegrative action of strong acids on organic compounds can lead to the formation of toxic byproducts.
- Years of disintegrative conflict in the region have left many communities fragmented and vulnerable to further instability.