dissolution

[ˌdɪsəˈluːʃn]

dissolution Definition

  • 1the act of formally ending a marriage, business arrangement, or official organization
  • 2the process of dissolving a solid, liquid, or gas into a liquid or other substance
  • 3the act of breaking something down into smaller parts

Using dissolution: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dissolution" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The dissolution of their marriage was finalized last week.

  • Example

    The dissolution of the company was due to financial difficulties.

  • Example

    The dissolution of sugar in water is an example of a physical change.

  • Example

    The dissolution of the Soviet Union led to the creation of several new countries.

dissolution Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using dissolution

  • to go out of existence or become defunct

    Example

    The company went into dissolution after years of financial losses.

  • very close to ending or failing

    Example

    The team was on the brink of dissolution after losing several key players to injury.

  • a dissolution that is only in name and not in reality

    Example

    The company underwent a paper dissolution, but continued to operate under a different name.

Phrases with dissolution

  • the formal end of a parliamentary session, usually before a general election

    Example

    The dissolution of parliament will take place next month.

  • the formal end of a business partnership

    Example

    The dissolution of partnership was caused by disagreements between the partners.

  • the formal end of a marriage

    Example

    The dissolution of their marriage was a difficult and emotional process.

Origins of dissolution

from Latin 'dissolutio', meaning 'a loosening'

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Summary: dissolution in Brief

The term 'dissolution' [ˌdɪsəˈluːʃn] refers to the formal ending of a marriage, business arrangement, or official organization. It can also refer to the process of dissolving a substance into another or breaking something down into smaller parts. Examples include 'The dissolution of their marriage was finalized last week.' and 'The dissolution of sugar in water is an example of a physical change.' Idioms like 'on the brink of dissolution' denote a situation very close to ending or failing.

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