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- [dis-uh-pey-shuh n]
- /ˌdɪs əˈpeɪ ʃən/
- /ˈdɪs.ɪ.peɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-uh-pey-shuh n]
- /ˌdɪs əˈpeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of dissipation word
- noun dissipation the act of dissipating. 1
- noun dissipation the state of being dissipated; dispersion; disintegration. 1
- noun dissipation a wasting by misuse: the dissipation of a fortune. 1
- noun dissipation mental distraction; amusement; diversion. 1
- noun dissipation dissolute way of living, especially excessive drinking of liquor; intemperance. 1
- noun dissipation Physics, Mechanics. a process in which energy is used or lost without accomplishing useful work, as friction causing loss of mechanical energy. 1
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Origin of dissipation
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
1535-45; < Latin dissipātiōn- (stem of dissipātiō), equivalent to dissipāt(us) (see dissipate) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Dissipation
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adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dissipation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% 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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dissipation
noun dissipation
- recreation — the act of creating anew.
- tear — the act of tearing.
- self-indulgence — indulging one's own desires, passions, whims, etc., especially without restraint.
- circus — A circus is a group that consists of clowns, acrobats, and animals which travels around to different places and performs shows.
- toot — (of a horn or whistle) to give forth its characteristic sound.
Antonyms for dissipation
noun dissipation
- unselfish — not selfish; disinterested; generous; altruistic.
- virtue — moral excellence; goodness; righteousness.
- work — Henry Clay, 1832–84, U.S. songwriter.
- appearance — When someone makes an appearance at a public event or in a broadcast, they take part in it.
- moderation — the quality of being moderate; restraint; avoidance of extremes or excesses; temperance.
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