Definition

The act of separating or dividing something into parts.

Example

The disseverance of the two countries led to many conflicts.

Conversation

I’ve been thinking about the disseverance between work and personal life lately.

Yeah, it's so important to have that balance, isn't it?

Exactly! Sometimes I feel like they blend together too much.

Totally, we need to set clear boundaries to avoid that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disseverance → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "severare" (meaning to sever or cut). The word describes the act of cutting apart or separating something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cutting apart' ('dis-') something that is 'severed' ('severare') — that's what disseverance means.

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