dissolution
gb/dˌɪsəlˈuʃən/ us/dˌɪsəlˈuʃən/
B2
Anglais
~ 8500
Sens
0 sens
Nom
formal
C1
event
1
formal ending of an organization
The official end of a group or body, such as a company, parliament, or club, so that it stops existing or working.
Schéma d’usage :
the dissolution of [organization/body]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse "dissolution" with "solution". "Solution" is an answer to a problem, while "dissolution" here means the official end of an organization or body.
Synonymes
disbandment (Focuses more on members being released from service, often for groups like armies or clubs.)
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termination (A broader legal and business term for ending something, not only organizations.)
Antonymes
formation (Refers to creating or starting an organization, the opposite of ending it.)
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establishment (Stresses the act of setting up an institution, contrasting with bringing it to an end.)
Collocations
dissolution of parliament
|dissolution of the company
|dissolution of the assembly
|call for dissolution
|order the dissolution
|vote for dissolution
Thèmes
law
|politics
|business
Exemples
- The sudden dissolution of the board left the company without clear leadership.
- The president announced the dissolution of parliament and called for new elections.
- After years of financial trouble, the partners agreed to the formal dissolution of the firm.
- The constitution sets strict conditions for the dissolution of the national assembly.
- Shareholders must vote on the proposed dissolution of the charity.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The dissolution of the company was announced in the news.
- New elections were held after the dissolution of parliament.
- The partners met to discuss the dissolution of their business.
- The law controls the dissolution of political parties.
- They protested against the dissolution of the local council.
Nom
formal
C1
event
2
legal end of a marriage
The legal end of a marriage so that the husband and wife are no longer married.
Schéma d’usage :
dissolution of [a/the] marriage
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may use "dissolution" in everyday speech where "divorce" is more natural. "Dissolution" is typically used in legal or official documents, while most speakers say "get a divorce" in conversation.
Synonymes
divorce (The common everyday word; "dissolution" is more formal and legalistic.)
Antonymes
marriage (Refers to entering or being in a married state, the opposite of ending it legally.)
Collocations
dissolution of marriage
|marriage dissolution
|petition for dissolution
|grant a dissolution
|seek dissolution
|decree of dissolution
Thèmes
law
|family
|relationships
Exemples
- They filed for the dissolution of their marriage after ten years together.
- The court granted a dissolution on the grounds of irreconcilable differences.
- He consulted a lawyer to begin proceedings for the dissolution of the civil partnership.
- Financial agreements must be settled before the dissolution is finalized.
- The judge refused the dissolution until custody issues were resolved.
Exemples pédagogiques
- They asked the court for a dissolution of their marriage.
- The dissolution was final after six months.
- She spoke to a lawyer about the dissolution of her marriage.
- Money and property were a problem during the dissolution.
- The couple agreed to a friendly dissolution.
Nom
technical
B2
event
3
solid mixing completely into liquid
The process when a solid or gas mixes into a liquid so well that you cannot see it anymore.
Schéma d’usage :
the dissolution of [substance] in [liquid]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse "dissolution" with "solution". "Dissolution" is the process of something dissolving; "solution" is the final liquid mixture.
Synonymes
dissolving (More general and less technical; used both in everyday and scientific contexts.)
Antonymes
precipitation (In chemistry, refers to a dissolved substance coming out of solution, the opposite direction of dissolution.)
Collocations
dissolution rate
|rapid dissolution
|complete dissolution
|dissolution in water
|dissolution process
|dissolution test
Thèmes
science
|chemistry
Exemples
- The tablet is designed for rapid dissolution in water.
- Temperature has a significant effect on the dissolution of salt in seawater.
- They measured the dissolution rate of the drug in simulated stomach fluid.
- Stirring speeds up the dissolution of sugar in hot tea.
- In this experiment, we compare the dissolution behavior of different coatings.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Heat can make the dissolution of sugar faster.
- The scientist watched the dissolution of the tablet in the glass.
- Stirring helps the dissolution of salt in water.
- The report shows the dissolution rate of the medicine.
- We studied the dissolution of gas in liquid.
Nom
formal
C1
event
4
gradual breaking up or collapse
The slow breaking up or end of something, such as a system, order, or way of life.
Schéma d’usage :
the dissolution of [system/structure/order]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may choose "dissolution" when a simpler word like "end" or "breakup" is more natural in everyday speech. "Dissolution" here is usually used in formal writing or analysis.
Synonymes
disintegration (Emphasizes falling apart into separate parts; slightly more physical or dramatic in tone.)
Antonymes
consolidation (Stresses strengthening and unifying something rather than it breaking apart.)
Collocations
gradual dissolution
|the dissolution of the empire
|social dissolution
|moral dissolution
|political dissolution
|the dissolution of traditional structures
Thèmes
society
|history
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- Historians still debate the causes of the rapid dissolution of the empire.
- Economic crisis contributed to the dissolution of social cohesion in the region.
- The novel charts the dissolution of a once-powerful family over three generations.
- Corruption and mistrust led to the gradual dissolution of public confidence in the government.
- Many feared that the scandal would trigger the dissolution of the fragile coalition.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The war caused the dissolution of the old kingdom.
- Unemployment can lead to the dissolution of social ties.
- The movie shows the slow dissolution of their happy life.
- People worried about the dissolution of public trust.
- The book tells of the dissolution of a great family.
Nom
literary
C2
entity
5
immoral, self-indulgent lifestyle
A lifestyle with too much drink, sex, and pleasure, seen as bad or morally wrong.
Schéma d’usage :
a life of dissolution
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may think "dissolution" always has a legal or physical meaning. In this sense, it describes a morally low, pleasure-seeking lifestyle, usually in literary or formal contexts.
Synonymes
debauchery (Very close in meaning; often sounds stronger and more emotional.)
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dissipation (Highlights waste of money and energy on pleasure as well as moral decline.)
Antonymes
sobriety (Focuses on avoidance of alcohol and self-control, opposing a lifestyle of excess.)
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temperance (Emphasizes moderation and restraint, the moral opposite of excess and corruption.)
Collocations
a life of dissolution
|drunkenness and dissolution
|sink into dissolution
|given to dissolution
|years of moral dissolution
Thèmes
morality
|behavior
|daily_life
|health
Exemples
- His final years were marked by dissolution and regret.
- The novel portrays the slow slide from youthful idealism into middle-aged dissolution.
- Rumors of his dissolution damaged his reputation in the conservative town.
- She rejected the world of gambling and dissolution she had grown up in.
- The film glamorizes a life of dissolution but ends on a deeply tragic note.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He spent many years in a life of dissolution.
- The story tells of his fall into dissolution.
- His drinking and dissolution destroyed his health.
- She left behind a world of drugs and dissolution.
- The writer warns against a life of dissolution.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
dissolution
API
GB/dˌɪsəlˈuʃən/
US/dˌɪsəlˈuʃən/
Syllabes et accentuation
dis - sol - u - tion (4 syllabes)
Stress on 3rd syllable (u)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: dissolution
- Plural: dissolution, dissolutions
Famille de mots
Expressions
a life of dissolution
4/ə lˈaɪf əv dˌɪsəlˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
literary
self-indulgent, morally loose lifestyle
A way of living with too much drink, sex, and pleasure, seen as morally bad.
Exemples
- He abandoned his studies for a life of dissolution in the city.
- The book warns that a life of dissolution leads only to loneliness.
dissolution of marriage
1/dˌɪsəlˈuʃən əv mˈɛɹɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
formal
formal term for legal divorce
A legal phrase that means the marriage is officially ended by a court.
Exemples
- They filed a joint petition for dissolution of marriage.
- The lawyer specializes in cases involving the dissolution of marriage.
dissolution of parliament
2/dˌɪsəlˈuʃən əv pˈɑɹləmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
formal ending of parliamentary term
The official ending of a parliament so that its members lose their seats and new elections are called.
Exemples
- The prime minister announced the dissolution of parliament and set a date for elections.
- Under the constitution, the dissolution of parliament must be approved by the head of state.
petition for dissolution
3/pətˈɪʃən fɚ dˌɪsəlˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
formal request to end marriage
A legal document asking a court to officially end a marriage or similar relationship.
Exemples
- She filed a petition for dissolution after months of separation.
- The couple submitted a joint petition for dissolution to speed up the process.