dissertation

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Derived terms 1.3.2 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

Latin dissertationem < dissertare.

[edit] Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˌdɪsəˈteɪʃən/, SAMPA: /%dIs@"teIS@n/
• (GenAm) IPA: /ˌdɪsɚˈteɪʃən/, SAMPA: /%dIs@`"teIS@n/
• Rhymes: -eɪʃǝn

[edit] Noun

dissertation (plural dissertations)

1. A formal exposition of a subject, especially a research paper that students write in order to complete the requirements for a doctoral degree; a thesis.
2. A lengthy lecture on a subject.

[edit] Derived terms

• doctoral dissertation

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