Understanding Quibble and Disintegrate: Definitions and Usage

Dec 12, 2025

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This entry explores the meanings and uses of the words "quibble" and "disintegrate." "Quibble," a verb first recorded between 1650-1660, refers to trivial objections or arguments, as illustrated in the sentence, "Let's not quibble over individuals with memories." Its synonyms include "protest" and "dodge," while antonyms include "agreement." On the other hand, "disintegrate," a noun from 1790-1800, means to break down into parts. An example is, "The paper will disintegrate if it gets wet." Synonyms include "decay" and "decompose," whereas antonyms include "integrate."

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Understanding Quibble and Disintegrate: Definitions and Usage

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Disintegrate & Quibble BY: Kayla Sowells
Quibble Pg:57 • Definition: Origin: 1650-1660 quibble-ing • Part of speech: Verb • Sentence in text: Lets not quibble over individuals with memories. • Student example: I made a swift resolve never to quibble with this man. • Synonyms: Protest, Dodge • Antonyms: Agreement, Approval
Disintegrate Pg:151 • Definition: To break or decompose into parts, or particles. • Part of speech: Noun • Student example: The paper will disintegrate if it gets wet. • Origin: 1790-1800 disintegrate-ion • Synonyms: Decay, Decompose • Antonyms: integrate, incorporate Sentence In Text: Montag saw the flirt of a great metal fist over the far city and he knew the scream of the jets that would follow, would say, after the deed,disintegrate,leave no stone on another,perish.Die.