self-dissolution

self-dis·so·lu·tion

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Definitions of self-dissolution word

noun self-dissolution the act or process of resolving or dissolving into parts or elements. 1
noun self-dissolution the resulting state. 1
noun self-dissolution the undoing or breaking of a bond, tie, union, partnership, etc. 1
noun self-dissolution the breaking up of an assembly or organization; dismissal; dispersal. 1
noun self-dissolution Government. an order issued by the head of a state terminating a parliament and necessitating a new election. 1
noun self-dissolution death; decease. 1

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English dissolucioun (< Anglo-French) < Latin dissolūtiōn- (stem of dissolūtiō). See dis-1, solution

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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