Disintegrate Meaning in English
word
dɪˈsɪntəˌɡɹeɪt
di-SIN-tuh-grayt
dˌɪsˈɪntɪɡɹˌeɪt
dis-IN-ti-grayt
Definition
To break into small parts or pieces; to fall apart or lose unity, often completely. This can refer to physical objects, organizations, or even emotions.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and descriptive; commonly used for things breaking apart completely, whether physically (buildings, objects) or metaphorically (relationships, systems). Not used for minor cracks—implies total collapse or separation.
Spanish: desintegrarsePortuguese (BR): desintegrar-sePortuguese (PT): desintegrar-seChinese (Simplified): 分解 - 解体Chinese (Traditional): 分解 - 解體Hindi: बिखर जाना - विघटित होनाArabic: يتفكك - يتحللBengali: বিচ্ছিন্ন হয়ে যাওয়া - ছিন্নভিন্ন হয়ে যাওয়া - ভেঙে পড়াRussian: распадаться - разваливаться - разрушатьсяJapanese: 分解する - 崩壊するVietnamese: tan rã - phân rã - phân hủyKorean: 분해되다 - 해체되다 - 붕괴되다Turkish: dağılmak - parçalanmakUrdu: ٹوٹ جانا - منتشر ہوناIndonesian: hancur - terurai - pecah
Example Sentences
The old building began to disintegrate after the storm.
basic
If you drop the cookie, it might disintegrate.
basic
The paper will disintegrate in water.
basic
Their friendship began to disintegrate after the argument.
natural
The organization quickly disintegrated once the leader resigned.
natural
Over time, the plastic bottle will disintegrate in the sun.
natural