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dissolution Meaning & Definition

Q: What is the plural of dissolution?

The plural of dissolution is dissolutions.

/ˌdɪsəˈl(j)uːʃən/

What Does Dissolution Mean?

Dissolution is a noun that means The termination of an organized body or legislative assembly, especially a formal dismissal. It can also mean Disintegration, or decomposition into fragments.

Dissolution at a Glance

Part of speech	noun
Pronunciation	//ˌdɪsəˈl(j)uːʃən//
Syllables	1
Synonyms	disintegration, licentiousness and profligacy
Plural	dissolutions

Dissolution Definition (Noun)

The termination of an organized body or legislative assembly, especially a formal dismissal.
Disintegration, or decomposition into fragments.
Dissolving, or going into solution.
The quality of being dissolute.
He led a life of dissolution, drinking and gambling almost daily.

Synonyms of Dissolution

disintegration licentiousness profligacy dissipation breakup adjournment

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Antonyms of Dissolution

No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.

Dissolution in a Sentence

He led a life of dissolution, drinking and gambling almost daily.

Word Forms & Grammar

dissolution (countable and uncountable, plural dissolutions)

Origin of Dissolution

From Middle English dissolucioun, from Old French dissolucion, from Latin dissolūtiō (“a dissolving, destroying, breaking up, dissolution”).

Pronouncing Dissolution

You say dissolution as //ˌdɪsəˈl(j)uːʃən//. It has 1 syllable.

Dissolution: Your Questions Answered

What part of speech is dissolution?

Dissolution is a noun.

What is another word for dissolution?

Words with a similar meaning to dissolution include disintegration, licentiousness and profligacy. See the full list of dissolution synonyms and antonyms.