Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dissolution

noun

/ˌdɪs.əˈluː.ʃən/

Definition

The act of dissolving or the process of being dissolved.

Examples

The dissolution of the partnership took place after the company faced bankruptcy.
Many cultures have rituals that celebrate the dissolution of boundaries between life and death.
The dissolution of solid sugar in water creates a sweet solution.

Meaning

Dissolution refers to the breaking down of something into smaller parts or the end of a formal relationship, like the closing down of an institution or the termination of a contract.