Dissolving

/dɪˈzɒlvɪŋ/ verb

Definition

the process of something solid becoming liquid or disappearing, or breaking apart a group or organization officially.

Etymology

From Latin 'dissolvere,' combining 'dis-' (apart) and 'solvere' (to loosen or break). The meaning evolved from literal dissolution of matter to metaphorical breaking apart.

Kelly Says

When sugar dissolves in water, the molecules separate and scatter throughout the liquid—it's the same Latin root ('solvere,' to loosen) that gives us the word 'solve,' because solving a problem also means 'loosening' the tangle! Parliament can 'dissolve' just like sugar can.

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