dissertation
[ dis-er-tey-shuh n ]
/ ˌdɪs ərˈteɪ ʃən /
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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dissenting opinion, dissentious, dissepiment, dissert, dissertate, dissertation, disserve, disservice, dissever, dissidence, dissident
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dis·ser·ta·tion·al, adjectivedis·ser·ta·tion·ist, nounCan be confused
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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
dissertational, adjectivedissertationist, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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