dissolution
UK: ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən | US: ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən
n. the act or process of dissolving or breaking apart
n. the termination of an organized entity (e.g., a marriage, partnership, or assembly)
n. a state of disintegration or decomposition
The word "dissolution" originates from Latin dissolutio, derived from dissolvere ("to loosen apart"). The prefix dis- intensifies separation, while solut- comes from solvere ("to loosen"). Over time, it evolved in Middle English to describe both physical disintegration (e.g., dissolving substances) and abstract endings (e.g., disbanding groups). The suffix -ion nominalizes the action, solidifying its modern meanings.
The dissolution of sugar in water is a simple chemical process.
Parliament voted for the dissolution of the current government.
Their marriage ended in dissolution after years of conflict.
The artist’s work explores themes of decay and dissolution.
The treaty led to the peaceful dissolution of the alliance.