Disgregating

/dɪsˈɡrɛɡeɪtɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The process of scattering or separating something that was gathered; breaking up a group or assembly.

Etymology

Present participle of disgregate, with -ing indicating an ongoing or continuous action of separating.

Kelly Says

During the pandemic, 'disgregating' became a biological and social imperative—the word perfectly captures both the physical need to separate and the social disruption of breaking up communities.

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