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dissertation
[ dis-er-tey-shuhn ]
noun
- a written essay, treatise, or thesis, especially one written by a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
- any formal discourse in speech or writing.
dissertation
/ ˌdɪsəˈteɪʃən /
noun
- a written thesis, often based on original research, usually required for a higher degree
- a formal discourse
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Derived Forms
- ˌdisserˈtational, adjective
- ˌdisserˈtationist, noun
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Other Words From
- disser·tation·al adjective
- disser·tation·ist noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of dissertation1
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Example Sentences
A terrific cultural studies dissertation awaits on how the fortunes of the Cheneys provide a mirror on a changing America.
Today, he visits online forums and bombards them with dissertation-length comments.
In her dissertation, McFate had asked whether ‘good anthropology’ might lead to ‘better killing.’
Heritage has distanced itself from Richwine and his dissertation.
No single dissertation will alter the status quo on its own.
I've never had time to write home about it, for I felt that it required a dissertation in itself to do it justice.
Dr. Pitcairn, published at Leyden his dissertation on the circulation of the blood through the veins.
Start not, reader, I am not going to trouble you with a poetical dissertation; no, no!
Dissertation sur les Assassins, Académie des Inscriptions, tom.
This dissertation, which is illustrated by several plates, will repay for the time spent in reading it.
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