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dissociative

0 synonyms and 1 antonyms for dissociative, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Relating to a mental state or condition in which thoughts, feelings, or identity become disconnected from one another.

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dissociative disorder dissociative identity dissociative drug

Etymology

From dissociate + -ive.

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What does “dissociative” mean?

The word “dissociative” means relating to a mental state or condition in which thoughts, feelings, or identity become disconnected from one another. In plain terms, describing a mental disconnect between thoughts, memory, or identity, or a drug that causes that kind of detached feeling.

How do you pronounce “dissociative”?

“Dissociative” is pronounced dih-SOH-shee-uh-tihv (/dɪˈsoʊ.ʃi.ə.tɪv/ in IPA).

How do you use “dissociative” in a sentence?

Here is “dissociative” used in a sentence: “She was diagnosed with a dissociative disorder after the trauma.”

What is the opposite of “dissociative”?

The opposite of “dissociative” — its antonyms — is associative.

What part of speech is “dissociative”?

Depending on how it is used, “dissociative” can be an adjective and a noun.

How many meanings does “dissociative” have?

“Dissociative” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to a mental state or condition in which thoughts, feelings, or identity become disconnected from one another.

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