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KK Pronunciation

〔 ˏdIsәˋpeʃәn 〕

Pronunciation

〔 ˏdisiˊpeiʃәn 〕


Overview of noun dissipation

The noun dissipation has 3 senses


  • dissipation -- (breaking up and scattering by dispersion; "the dissipation of the mist")

  • profligacy, dissipation, dissolution, licentiousness, looseness -- (dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure)

  • waste, wastefulness, dissipation -- (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")