Disintegration (Noun)
Meaning 1
A loss (or serious disruption) of organization in some system; "a disintegration of personality".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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- The disintegration of the company's management structure led to a decline in productivity and morale.
- The patient's mental health began to show signs of disintegration as the symptoms of the disease progressed.
- The disintegration of the family unit was a result of the parents' constant arguing and lack of communication.
- The disintegration of the social services system left many vulnerable individuals without support or resources.
- The disintegration of the team's cohesion was evident in their poor performance and lack of teamwork on the field.
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Meaning 2
The spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation.
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 3
Separation into component parts.
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 4
Total destruction; "bomb tests resulted in the annihilation of the atoll".
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Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 5
In a decomposed state.
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The smell of decay and rot filled the air as the corpse began to show signs of disintegration.
- The old furniture was in a state of disintegration, with crumbling wood and tattered upholstery.
- The city's infrastructure was in a state of disintegration, with crumbling roads and dilapidated buildings.
- After months of neglect, the abandoned house was on the verge of disintegration, its walls cracked and worn.
- The body was in an advanced state of disintegration, with visible signs of decomposition and decay.