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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-uh-peyt]
- /ˈdɪs əˌpeɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dis-uh-peyt]
- /ˈdɪs əˌpeɪt/
Definitions of dissipater word
- verb with object dissipater to scatter in various directions; disperse; dispel. 1
- verb with object dissipater to spend or use wastefully or extravagantly; squander; deplete: to dissipate one's talents; to dissipate a fortune on high living. 1
- verb without object dissipater to become scattered or dispersed; be dispelled; disintegrate: The sun shone and the mist dissipated. 1
- verb without object dissipater to indulge in extravagant, intemperate, or dissolute pleasure. 1
- noun dissipater Alternative form of dissipator. 1
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Origin of dissipater
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin dissipātus (past participle of dissipāre, dissupāre to scatter); see -ate1
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Parts of speech for Dissipater
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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dissipater popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
dissipater usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dissipater
noun dissipater
- libertine — a person who is morally or sexually unrestrained, especially a dissolute man; a profligate; rake.
- rake — inclination or slope away from the perpendicular or the horizontal.
- waster — a person or thing that wastes time, money, etc.
- lecher — a man given to excessive sexual indulgence; a lascivious or licentious man.
- wastrel — a wasteful person; spendthrift.
Antonyms for dissipater
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