Dissolution

Pronunciation: /ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/

Dissolution (noun)

  1. the process of officially ending a group, organization, or agreement.
  2. the process of something breaking into smaller parts or disappearing.
  3. a gradual decline or decay in strength, quality, or condition.

Examples

  • The dissolution of the committee was unexpected.
  • After years of conflict, the dissolution of the partnership was inevitable.

Common collocations: dissolution of a group, announce the dissolution, dissolution in water, rapid dissolution, dissolution of values

Synonyms of Dissolution

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Dissolution

  • when discussing the creation of structures
  • when referring to the founding of organizations