Dissolution
ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən
Definitions
2 meaningsThe breaking down or termination of something, such as an organization, agreement, or substance into its components.
ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən
The act or process of dissolving or disintegrating.
The company's dissolution was announced after years of financial struggles.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're making lemonade, and you need to dissolve the sugar. Dissolution is like that, but for bigger things. It's when something breaks apart or ends. Like when a club closes, or a country's government stops working.
👶 For kids: It's like when something breaks apart or goes away, like when ice melts or a toy breaks.
More Examples
The dissolution of the partnership left each member to pursue their own ventures.
The dissolution of the tablets in the water was rapid.
How It's Used
"The dissolution of the salt in water created a clear solution."
"The dissolution of the parliament led to new elections."
"The dissolution of their marriage was a difficult process."
Moral decay; indulgence in sensual pleasures or intemperance.
ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən
Moral looseness; intemperance or dissipation.
The king's court was known for its dissolution and lavish parties.
💡 Simply: Imagine someone partying all the time, not caring about anything else, and making a lot of bad choices. Dissolution is like that—it's when someone's morals are gone and they act without self-control.
👶 For kids: It's like being super naughty and doing things that are bad for you, like eating too much candy or not listening to your parents.
More Examples
His early years were marked by a period of dissolution and recklessness.
The moral dissolution of the society led to widespread corruption.
How It's Used
"The wealthy nobility were often criticized for their dissolution and extravagant lifestyles."
"The novel depicted the downfall of the protagonist through dissolution and excessive indulgence."
Synonyms & Antonyms
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From Latin *dissolutio* ("a loosening, a dissolving"), from *dissolvere* ("to loosen, dissolve"), from *dis-* ("apart") + *solvere* ("to loosen, untie").
Historically, the word was used in legal and political contexts to refer to the ending of agreements or organizations.
Memory tip
Think of dissolving sugar in water. The sugar disappears, just like something dissolves or comes to an end.
Word Origin
"to loosen, untie"