1. tending to break apart or fall into pieces; causing or characterized by disintegration
2. relating to or causing the breakdown of a unified whole, system, or group
Usage: often used in social, psychological, or organizational contexts

Examples

• The disintegrative effects of prolonged stress can damage both mental and physical health.
• Harsh criticism had a disintegrative impact on the team's morale and unity.
• The disintegrative process of radioactive decay releases energy over time.
• Social media can have disintegrative effects on family relationships if not used mindfully.
• The disintegrative forces within the organization eventually led to its collapse.
• Weathering causes disintegrative changes in rock formations over centuries.