Disquisition

Pronunciation: /ˌdɪs.kwɪˈzɪʃ.ən/

Definitions of disquisition

noun a long or elaborate essay or discussion on a particular subject

Example Sentences

A1 I read a short disquisition on the history of the town.

A2 The teacher gave us a disquisition on the importance of recycling.

B1 The scientist presented a detailed disquisition on climate change.

B2 The professor's disquisition on Shakespearean sonnets was fascinating.

C1 Her disquisition on quantum mechanics was groundbreaking.

C2 The philosopher's disquisition on ethics was thought-provoking and insightful.

Examples of disquisition in a Sentence

formal The scholar presented a detailed disquisition on the history of ancient civilizations.

informal I couldn't follow his disquisition on quantum physics, it was too complex.

slang I zoned out during her disquisition about makeup trends, I'm not really into that stuff.

figurative His disquisition on love was so poetic, it felt like he was painting a picture with words.

Grammatical Forms of disquisition

• past tense: disquisitioned
• plural: disquisitions
• comparative: more disquisition
• superlative: most disquisition
• present tense: disquisitions
• future tense: will disquisition
• perfect tense: have disquisitioned
• continuous tense: is disquisitioning
• singular: disquisition
• positive degree: disquisition
• infinitive: to disquisition
• gerund: disquisitioning
• participle: disquisitioned

Origin and Evolution of disquisition

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'disquisition' originated from the Latin word 'disquisitio', meaning investigation or inquiry.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'disquisition' evolved to refer to a formal written or spoken discussion or inquiry on a particular topic, often scholarly or academic in nature.