dissipation

[ dis-uh-pey-shuhn ]

/ ˌdɪs əˈpeɪ ʃən /

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noun

the act of dissipating.

the state of being dissipated; dispersion; disintegration.

a wasting by misuse: the dissipation of a fortune.

mental distraction; amusement; diversion.

dissolute way of living, especially excessive drinking of liquor; intemperance.

Physics, Mechanics. a process in which energy is used or lost without accomplishing useful work, as friction causing loss of mechanical energy.

Origin of dissipation

1535–45; <Latin dissipātiōn- (stem of dissipātiō), equivalent to dissipāt(us) (see dissipate) + -iōn--ion

Words nearby dissipation

dissimilitude, dissimulate, dissimulation, dissipate, dissipated, dissipation, dissipation trail, dissipative system, dissociable, dissocial, dissociate

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Example sentences from the Web for dissipation

He sometimes came down to breakfast, but such a dissipation as yesterday put it out of the question on this particular morning.
Somehow Good|William de Morgan
He was a decidedly handsome young fellow, but with the stamp of dissipation already on his countenance.
Blue Lights|R.M. Ballantyne
His agitation to-day bore the look of remorse, and God knows where dissipation will not lead a man.
The Diamond Coterie|Lawrence L. Lynch
What surprised me was that a circus should be his idea of dissipation.
Gossamer|George A. Birmingham

From habits of gaiety and dissipation, she became suddenly grave and pious, and was distinguished by very extensive charities.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell

British Dictionary definitions for dissipation

dissipation

/ (ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən) /

noun

the act of dissipating or condition of being dissipated

unrestrained indulgence in physical pleasures, esp alcohol

excessive expenditure; wastefulness

amusement; diversion

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Scientific definitions for dissipation

dissipation

[ dĭs′ə-pā′shən ]

The loss of energy from a physical system, most often in the form of heat.

单词	dissipation
释义	dissipation [ dis-uh-pey-shuhn ] / ˌdɪs əˈpeɪ ʃən / SEE SYNONYMS FOR dissipation ON THESAURUS.COM noun the act of dissipating. the state of being dissipated; dispersion; disintegration. a wasting by misuse: the dissipation of a fortune. mental distraction; amusement; diversion. dissolute way of living, especially excessive drinking of liquor; intemperance. Physics, Mechanics. a process in which energy is used or lost without accomplishing useful work, as friction causing loss of mechanical energy. Origin of dissipation 1535–45; <Latin dissipātiōn- (stem of dissipātiō), equivalent to dissipāt(us) (see dissipate) + -iōn--ion Words nearby dissipation dissimilitude, dissimulate, dissimulation, dissipate, dissipated, dissipation, dissipation trail, dissipative system, dissociable, dissocial, dissociate Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for dissipation He sometimes came down to breakfast, but such a dissipation as yesterday put it out of the question on this particular morning. Somehow Good\|William de Morgan He was a decidedly handsome young fellow, but with the stamp of dissipation already on his countenance. Blue Lights\|R.M. Ballantyne His agitation to-day bore the look of remorse, and God knows where dissipation will not lead a man. The Diamond Coterie\|Lawrence L. Lynch What surprised me was that a circus should be his idea of dissipation. Gossamer\|George A. Birmingham From habits of gaiety and dissipation, she became suddenly grave and pious, and was distinguished by very extensive charities. The Every Day Book of History and Chronology\|Joel Munsell British Dictionary definitions for dissipation dissipation / (ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən) / noun the act of dissipating or condition of being dissipated unrestrained indulgence in physical pleasures, esp alcohol excessive expenditure; wastefulness amusement; diversion Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to dissipation squandering, diffusion, wastage, recreation, tear, self-indulgence, circus, toot, bust, diversion, gratification, bender, party, distraction, binge, celebration, intemperance, indulgence, profligacy, dissolution Scientific definitions for dissipation dissipation [ dĭs′ə-pā′shən ] The loss of energy from a physical system, most often in the form of heat. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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dissipation

noun

Origin of dissipation

Words nearby dissipation

Example sentences from the Web for dissipation

British Dictionary definitions for dissipation

noun

Words related to dissipation

Scientific definitions for dissipation