What are the opposite words for collection?

Antonyms for the word "collection" include dispersal, scattering, diffusion, and dissipation. While a "collection" implies a gathering or accumulation of similar items or objects, its antonyms suggest a lack of cohesion or organization. A "dispersal" suggests a scattering or spreading out of items, while "scattering" implies a haphazard distribution. "Diffusion" suggests a gradual or indirect spread, and "dissipation" indicates a dissolving or disappearing of a collected mass. In contrast to the intentional curation of a collection, these antonyms suggest a lack of purpose or intentionality in the grouping of objects or items.