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disquisition

dis·qui·si·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dis-kwuh-zish-uh n]
    • /ˌdɪs kwəˈzɪʃ ən/
    • /ˌdɪs.kwɪˈzɪʃ.ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dis-kwuh-zish-uh n]
    • /ˌdɪs kwəˈzɪʃ ən/

Definitions of disquisition word

  • noun disquisition a formal discourse or treatise in which a subject is examined and discussed; dissertation. 1
  • noun disquisition A long or elaborate essay or discussion on a particular subject. 1
  • noun disquisition treatise 1
  • variable noun disquisition A disquisition is a detailed explanation of a particular subject. 0
  • noun disquisition a formal written or oral examination of a subject 0
  • noun disquisition a formal discussion of some subject, often in writing; discourse or treatise 0

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Origin of disquisition

First appearance:

before 1595
One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Latin disquīsītiōn- (stem of disquīsītiō), equivalent to disquīsīt(us) (past participle of disquīrere to investigate; dis- dis-1 + quaerere to seek, ask) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Disquisition

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disquisition popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for disquisition

noun disquisition

  • dissertation — a written essay, treatise, or thesis, especially one written by a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
  • commentary — A commentary is a description of an event that is broadcast on radio or television while the event is taking place.
  • treatise — a formal and systematic exposition in writing of the principles of a subject, generally longer and more detailed than an essay.
  • writing — the act of a person or thing that writes.
  • tract — a brief treatise or pamphlet for general distribution, usually on a religious or political topic.

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