fractionation

noun

Definition of fractionationnext
as in dissolution
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces originally conceived as one novel, The Lord of the Rings underwent a fractionation into a trilogy when its publisher feared it was too massive to sell as a single volume

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  1. dissolution
  2. split
  3. breakup
  4. partition
  5. separation
  6. division
Noun
  • Like everything in the sport — from multi-million-dollar NIL deals to the transfer portal to the dissolution and reforming of conferences — the College Football Playoff is in figure-it-out mode.
    Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
  • The change in seasons often triggers a change in priorities, which can lead to the dissolution of hibernation relationships.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of dissolution
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  • Lopez also canceled her summer tour in May amid the split.
    Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The network is anticipating a ratings uptick once the new administration is up and running, but the situation is fluid: There is the uncertainty about how the split from the mothership will play out, what with NBC News providing content and correspondents.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of split
Noun
  • Once the initial shock subsides, Kit and Theo decide this is the perfect opportunity to prove who won the breakup – with a hookup competition.
    Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • With 11 pass breakups this season, Surtain is the first Broncos player with 10 or more passes knocked away in each of his first four seasons.
    Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of breakup
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  • The partition triggered mass migration and sectarian violence that killed hundreds of thousands of people, including Singh's grandfather.
    Sushmita Pathak, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
  • After knockout gas fills the limo, the partition drops to reveal that the Front Man is riding shotgun.
    Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of partition
Noun
  • As the exes attempt to get along for the sake of both their children, what did Affleck get for Lopez on this first Christmas after their separation?
    Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Wind River Tiny Homes The Pisgah Park Model, by Wind River Tiny Homes, is arranged so that its living and sleeping areas are situated either side of a central porch, offering a sense of separation between the two and encouraging an indoor-outdoor lifestyle.
    Adam Williams, New Atlas, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of separation
Noun
  • The Dodgers won the World Series this year, but they were eliminated in the division series by an 89-win team in 2022 and an 84-win team in 2023.
    Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Following the Seattle Seahawks’ win over the Chicago Bears on Thursday night, the Rams cannot clinch the division title by beating the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday.
    Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of division
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