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- [dih-soh-see-ey-shuh n, -shee-ey-]
- /dɪˌsoʊ siˈeɪ ʃən, -ʃiˈeɪ-/
- /dɪˈsəʊ.ʃi.eɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-soh-see-ey-shuh n, -shee-ey-]
- /dɪˌsoʊ siˈeɪ ʃən, -ʃiˈeɪ-/
Definitions of dissociation word
- 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 disconnection or separation of something from something else or the state of being disconnected. 1
- noun dissociation separation, dislocation 1
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Origin of dissociation
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; dis-1 + (as)sociation, modeled on Latin dissociātiō separation
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Parts of speech for Dissociation
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preposition
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dissociation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dissociation
noun dissociation
- division — the act or process of dividing; state of being divided.
- severance — the act of severing or the state of being severed.
- disunion — a severance of union; separation; disjunction.
- divorce — a divorced man.
- break — When an object breaks or when you break it, it suddenly separates into two or more pieces, often because it has been hit or dropped.
Antonyms for dissociation
noun dissociation
- juncture — a point of time, especially one made critical or important by a concurrence of circumstances: At this juncture, we must decide whether to stay or to walk out.
- association — An association is an official group of people who have the same job, aim, or interest.
- attachment — If you have an attachment to someone or something, you are fond of them or loyal to them.
- connection — A connection is a relationship between two things, people, or groups.
- union — a township in NE New Jersey.
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