Disquisition: meaning, definitions and examples

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disquisition

 

[ dɪs.kwɪˈzɪʃ.ən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

formal discussion

A disquisition is a formal or systematic inquiry or discussion about a particular subject. It is often detailed and analytical, sometimes resembling a thesis or a treatise. Disquisitions are typically characterized by thorough research and a structured presentation of ideas.

Synonyms

discourse, discussion, exposition, treatise

Examples of usage

  • The professor delivered a disquisition on the ethics of artificial intelligence.
  • Her disquisition on literature provided new insights into the author’s work.
  • The meeting turned into a disquisition regarding the future of renewable energy.
  • In his disquisition, he explored multiple perspectives on climate change.

Translations

Translations of the word "disquisition" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dissertação

🇮🇳 विवेचना

🇩🇪 Abhandlung

🇮🇩 disertasi

🇺🇦 дослідження

🇵🇱 dyskusja

🇯🇵 論文

🇫🇷 dissertation

🇪🇸 disquisición

🇹🇷 inceleme

🇰🇷 탐구

🇸🇦 تحقيق

🇨🇿 disertace

🇸🇰 disertácia

🇨🇳 论述

🇸🇮 razprava

🇮🇸 rannsókn

🇰🇿 зерттеу

🇬🇪 კვლევა

🇦🇿 tədqiqat

🇲🇽 disquisición

Etymology

The term 'disquisition' comes from the Latin word 'disquisitio', which means 'investigation' or 'inquiry'. It is derived from 'disquiro', meaning 'to seek out' or 'to investigate'. The use of 'disquisition' in English dates back to the late 16th century, and it has been utilized in academic and philosophical contexts to refer to thorough examinations of subjects. Over the centuries, it has maintained its association with formal discourse, especially in relation to intellectual and scholarly topics. The term reflects the human pursuit of knowledge and the art of elaborate reasoning, which has been a significant aspect of education and scholarly writing since the Renaissance.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,609, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.