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- [dis-uh-peyt]
- /ˈdɪs əˌpeɪt/
- /ˈdɪs.ɪ.peɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-uh-peyt]
- /ˈdɪs əˌpeɪt/
Definitions of dissipating word
- verb with object dissipating to scatter in various directions; disperse; dispel. 1
- verb with object dissipating 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 dissipating to become scattered or dispersed; be dispelled; disintegrate: The sun shone and the mist dissipated. 1
- verb without object dissipating to indulge in extravagant, intemperate, or dissolute pleasure. 1
- noun dissipating Present participle of dissipate. 1
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Origin of dissipating
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 Dissipating
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preposition
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determiner
exclamation
dissipating 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
dissipating usage trend in Literature
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noun dissipating
- distribution — an act or instance of distributing.
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