dissociative
Dissociative (adj) means relating to a mental state or condition in which thoughts, feelings, or identity become disconnected from one another. Example: “She was diagnosed with a dissociative disorder after the trauma.”
How to use dissociative
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribing a mental disconnect between thoughts, memory, or identity, or a drug that causes that kind of detached feeling.
Word forms
dissociatives plural
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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.