What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
demerge
Example
The two companies decided to demerge after realizing the merger was not beneficial. [demerge: verb]
Example
The demerger was a complicated legal process that took several months to complete. [demerger: noun]
unmerge
Example
The two companies decided to unmerge after realizing the merger was not beneficial. [unmerge: verb]
Example
The unmerger was a complicated process that required careful planning and execution. [unmerger: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Demerge is more commonly used than unmerge in everyday language, especially in business contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between demerge and unmerge?
Demerge is a more formal term than unmerge, which is more casual and can be used in informal contexts.
