disintegrated
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /dɪsˈɪntɪɡreɪtɪd/
KK: /dɪsˈɪntɪˌɡreɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has broken apart into smaller pieces or has fallen apart completely.
Example
The disintegrated building was a reminder of the earthquake's power.
Conversation
Did you see that old building?
Yeah, it looks like it has completely disintegrated over the years.
I can't believe how quickly it fell apart.
Right? It's surprising how time can change everything.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fragmented
broken
shattered
Antonyms
intact
whole
unbroken
verb
Definition
To break apart into small pieces or to lose cohesion; to fall apart.
Example
The old building disintegrated after years of neglect.
Tense Forms
Past: disintegrated
Past Participle: disintegrated
Conversation
Did you see that old building in the neighborhood?
Yeah, I heard it disintegrated during the storm last week.
That's such a shame; it had a lot of character.
Root Explanation
Disintegrated → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "integratus" (from Latin, meaning whole or intact). The word describes something that has been broken apart or lost its wholeness.
Memory Tip
Think of something being broken 'apart' ('dis-') from being 'whole' ('integratus') — that's why disintegrated means something has fallen apart.
Visually Confused Words
undisintegrated
integrate
unintegrated
redintegrate