dissolution
breaking apart or dissolving
Roots
- dis- / dif-: apart, away, not, reversal, or disruption
- solv / solut: loosen, solve, settle, or release
Other words with the solv / solut root
- irresolute: unable to decide
- resolute: firmly decided
- resolution: a firm decision or settled statement
- resolve: to settle or decide firmly
- solve: to work out an answer
Dissolution is a loosening into parts: a bond, group, or substance comes apart.
The dissolution of the partnership left both founders relieved.