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dissipated

 

[ ˈdɪsɪpeɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

dispersed energy

Dissipated refers to something that has been scattered, dispersed, or wasted away, particularly energy. It often describes the process by which energy is lost in the form of heat or light in a system.

Synonyms

dispersed, scattered, squandered, wasted

Examples of usage

  • The dissipated energy led to a more efficient system.
  • He felt like all his motivation had dissipated over time.
  • The dissipated heat from the machinery was a concern.

Translations

Translations of the word "dissipated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dissipado

🇮🇳 विलीन

🇩🇪 verstreut

🇮🇩 tersebar

🇺🇦 розсіяний

🇵🇱 rozproszony

🇯🇵 散逸した

🇫🇷 dissipé

🇪🇸 disipado

🇹🇷 dağıtılmış

🇰🇷 흩어진

🇸🇦 مُبدَّد

🇨🇿 rozptýlený

🇸🇰 rozptýlený

🇨🇳 散逸的

🇸🇮 razpršen

🇮🇸 dreifður

🇰🇿 таратылған

🇬🇪 გაცილებული

🇦🇿 yayılmış

🇲🇽 disipado

Word origin

The term 'dissipated' originates from the Latin word 'dissipare,' which means 'to scatter' or 'to disperse.' This Latin term combines 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and 'sparse' meaning 'to scatter.' The evolution of the word in English is traced back to the early 17th century. In the context of physics and thermodynamics, 'dissipated energy' has been particularly relevant in discussions surrounding energy conservation and efficiency. Over time, the word has also adopted more metaphorical meanings, often describing emotional or psychological states where something valuable, like motivation or hope, is lost or diminished, similar to how energy can be wasted.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,859, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.