ALL meanings of dissociation
dis·so·ci·a·tion
D d - noun dissociation The disconnection or separation of something from something else or the state of being disconnected. 1
- noun dissociation separation, dislocation 1
- noun dissociation an act or instance of dissociating. 1
- noun dissociation the state of being dissociated; disjunction; separation: the dissociation of church and state. 1
- noun dissociation Physical Chemistry. the reversible resolution or decomposition of a complex substance into simpler constituents caused by variation in physical conditions, as when water gradually decomposes into hydrogen and oxygen under great heat in such a way that when the temperature is lowered the liberated elements recombine. electrolytic dissociation. 1
- noun dissociation Psychiatry. the splitting off of a group of mental processes from the main body of consciousness, as in amnesia or certain forms of hysteria. 1
- noun dissociation The act of dissociating or disuniting; a state of separation; disunion. 0
- noun dissociation (chemistry) The process by which a compound body breaks up into simpler constituents; said particularly of the action of heat on gaseous or volatile substances. 0
- noun dissociation (psychology) A defence mechanism where certain thoughts or mental processes are compartmentalised in order to avoid emotional stress to the conscious mind. 0
- noun dissociation the act of dissociating or the state of being dissociated 0
- noun dissociation a reversible chemical change of the molecules of a single compound into two or more other molecules, atoms, ions, or radicals 0
- noun dissociation any decomposition of the molecules of a single compound into two or more other compounds, atoms, ions, or radicals 0
- noun dissociation separation of molecules or atoms that occurs when a liquid or solid changes to a gas 0
- noun dissociation the separation of a group of mental processes or ideas from the rest of the personality, so that they lead an independent existence, as in cases of multiple personality 0
- noun dissociation a dissociating or being dissociated; separation 0
- noun dissociation the breaking up of a compound into simpler components, as with heat or a solvent, frequently in a reversible manner so that the components may recombine 0
- noun dissociation a split in the conscious process in which a group of mental activities breaks away from the main stream of consciousness and functions as a separate unit, as if belonging to another person 0
- noun dissociation the abnormal separation of related ideas, thoughts, or emotions 0