Disintegrate

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dɪsˈɪntɪgɹeɪt/

Origin

Recorded since 1785, - + integrate

Full definition of disintegrate

Verb

1. (transitive) To undo the integrity of, break into parts.
• KirwanMarlites are not disintegrated by exposure to the atmosphere, at least in six years.
2. (intransitive) To fall apart, break up into parts.

Synonyms

• transitive, to cause to break into parts dismember, dissolve
• intransitive, to break into one's parts compost, decay, dissolve

Antonyms

• integrate

Derived terms

• disintegration
• disintegrative
• disintegrator