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")