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Meaning of disintegrate
to break or cause something to break into small pieces, and lose its original form or structure
Etymology of disintegrate
The word "disintegrate" originated from the Latin words "dis" meaning "apart" and "integrare" meaning "to renew" or "to restore", with the prefix "dis-" indicating a reversal or removal of integration
Historically, the word has been used to describe the process of something breaking down or falling apart, whether physically, morally, or socially
Synonyms
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- To break or cause something to break into small pieces, resulting in a loss of unity or coherence
- * To lose or cause something to lose its strength, unity, or effectiveness
Usage Examples
- The social fabric of the community began to disintegrate as poverty and crime increased
- * The old building disintegrated over time due to lack of maintenance and natural disasters
- * The team's morale disintegrated after a series of consecutive losses