Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun dissolution

5 senses of dissolution

Sense 1
dissolution, disintegration -- (separation into component parts)
       => natural process, natural action, action, activity -- (a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings); "the action of natural forces"; "volcanic activity")

Sense 2
dissolving, dissolution -- (the process of going into solution; "the dissolving of salt in water")
       => liquefaction -- (the conversion of a solid or a gas into a liquid)

Sense 3
profligacy, dissipation, dissolution, licentiousness, looseness -- (dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure)
       => intemperance, intemperateness, self-indulgence -- (excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence; "the intemperance of their language")

Sense 4
adjournment, dissolution -- (the termination of a meeting)
       => termination, ending, conclusion -- (the act of ending something; "the termination of the agreement")

Sense 5
dissolution, breakup -- (the termination or disintegration of a relationship (between persons or nations))
       => termination, ending, conclusion -- (the act of ending something; "the termination of the agreement")

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