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dissipation

/ dissipation /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
breaking up and scattering by dispersion
"the dissipation of the mist"
Type of:
dispersion scattering
Derived:
disperse dissipate dispel break up scatter
noun Sense 2
dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure
Type of:
intemperance intemperateness self-indulgence
Derived:
dissipate
noun Sense 3
useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
"if the effort brings no compensating gain it is a waste"
"mindless dissipation of natural resources"
Type of:
activity
Kinds of:
boondoggle waste of effort waste of energy waste of material waste of money
Derived:
fritter frivol away dissipate shoot fritter away
Semantic Complexity
61%
Sense Count
3
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
22
Times Searched
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dispersion scattering intemperance intemperateness self-indulgence activity boondoggle waste of effort waste of energy waste of material waste of money