dissolution
/ˌdɪsəˈl(j)uːʃən/
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Also seen as: dissolutions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The termination of an organized body or legislative assembly, especially a formal dismissal.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Disintegration, or decomposition into fragments.
Noun
Examples
The whole fabric dries up, or becomes putrid; and, in both cases, sooner or later, tends to a dissolution.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dissolution” mean?
The termination of an organized body or legislative assembly, especially a formal dismissal.
Is “dissolution” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.