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ərˈteɪ noun
1.
a written essay, treatise, or thesis, especially one written by a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
2.
any formal discourse in speech or writing.
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| —n | |
| 1. | a written thesis, often based on original research, usually required for a higher degree |
| 2. | a formal discourse |
| disser'tational | |
| —adj | |
| disser'tationist | |
| —n | |
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dissertation
1611, from L. dissertationem (nom. dissertatio) "discourse," from dissertare "debate, argue," frequentative of disserere "discuss, examine," from dis- "apart" + serere "to arrange words" (see series). Sense of "formal, written treatise" is 1651.
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