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dissipated

/ˈdɪsɪpeɪtɪd/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Scattered or dispersed in various directions; spread out or dissolved.

  • verb

    Cause (something) to scatter or disperse.


Synonyms

dissolute , intemperate
Rhymes
Words rhyming with dissipated
perpetuated , incubated , consequated , consolidated
Variants
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dissipated , dissipatedly , dissipatedness , dissipatednesses , dissipate , dissipater , dissipaters , dissipates , dissipating
Forms
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dissipates, dissipating, dissipatedly


Etymology
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From the Latin word 'dispersare' which means 'to scatter'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'dissipated' is often used to describe the effects of certain drugs, such as cocaine and heroin.

  2. The word 'dissipated' is sometimes used as a synonym for 'depleted' or 'wasted'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Scattered: Related to the concept of being dispersed or spread out.

  2. Decay: Related to the concept of something deteriorating or falling apart.


Culture
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In literature, 'dissipated' is often used to describe a person who lives extravagantly and squanders their wealth or energy. In art, it can refer to a painting or sculpture that depicts a scene of decay or ruin.

How to Memorize "dissipated"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a pile of leaves being blown away by the wind. Imagine the leaves scattering and dispersing in all directions.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'dissipated' with the image of a wealthy person living an extravagant lifestyle.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Disperses All Leaves Every Time' to remember the definition of 'dissipated'.


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