noun

dissipation

Dissipation (noun) means the act of dissipating or dispersing; a state of dispersion or separation; dispersion; waste.

noun

The act of dissipating or dispersing; a state of dispersion or separation; dispersion; waste.

A dissolute course of life, in which health, money, etc., are squandered in pursuit of pleasure; profuseness in immoral indulgence, as late hours, riotous living, etc.; dissoluteness.

A trifle which wastes time or distracts attention.

A loss of energy, usually as heat, from a dynamic system.

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Etymology

From Middle English dissipacion, dissipacioun, from Late Latin dissipātiō. Morphologically dissipate + -ion.

Rhymes for dissipation

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of dissipation?

"dissipation" (noun) means the act of dissipating or dispersing; a state of dispersion or separation; dispersion; waste.

What are the different meanings of dissipation?

"dissipation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of dissipating or dispersing; a state of dispersion or separation; dispersion; waste; 2. A dissolute course of life, in which health, money, etc., are squandered in pursuit of pleasure; profuseness in immoral indulgence, as late hours, riotous living, etc.; dissoluteness; 3. A trifle which wastes time or distracts attention.