dissertation
[ dis-er-tey-shuhn ]
/ ˌdɪs ərˈteɪ ʃən /
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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.
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Origin of dissertation
OTHER WORDS FROM dissertation
dis·ser·ta·tion·al, adjectivedis·ser·ta·tion·ist, nounWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH dissertation
dissertation , thesisWords nearby dissertation
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dissertation
/ (ˌdɪsəˈteɪʃən) /
noun
a written thesis, often based on original research, usually required for a higher degree
a formal discourse
Derived forms of dissertation
dissertational, adjectivedissertationist, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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