Dissertation: meaning, definitions and examples
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dissertation
[ ˌdɪs.əˈteɪ.ʃən ]
academic writing
A dissertation is a long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one that is done in order to receive a degree at college or university. It involves extensive research, analysis, and original contribution to the field.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The student spent months working on his dissertation about climate change.
- She defended her dissertation in front of a panel of professors.
- The dissertation focused on the impact of social media on mental health.
Translations
Translations of the word "dissertation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 dissertação
🇮🇳 प्रबंध
🇩🇪 Dissertation
🇮🇩 disertasi
🇺🇦 дисертація
🇵🇱 rozprawa
🇯🇵 論文 (ろんぶん)
🇫🇷 dissertation
🇪🇸 disertación
🇹🇷 tez
🇰🇷 논문 (nonmun)
🇸🇦 أطروحة
🇨🇿 dizertace
🇸🇰 dizertačná práca
🇨🇳 论文 (lùnwén)
🇸🇮 disertacija
🇮🇸 ritgerð
🇰🇿 диссертация
🇬🇪 დისერტაცია
🇦🇿 dissertasiya
🇲🇽 tesis
Etymology
The word 'dissertation' originated from the Latin word 'dissertātiōn-' which means 'discourse' or 'debate'. It entered the English language in the early 17th century. Dissertations have been a traditional component of academic study, serving as a way for students to demonstrate their mastery of a subject.
Word Frequency Rank
At #7,311 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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- 7308 bless
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- 7310 earnestly
- 7311 dissertation
- 7312 supervisory
- 7313 tenderness
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