Dissertation

Pronunciation: /ˌdɪsərˈteɪʃən/

Definitions of dissertation

noun a long essay on a particular subject, especially one written as a requirement for a doctoral degree

Example Sentences

A1 I have to write a long essay for my school project.

A2 She is working on her thesis for her university degree.

B1 The student spent months researching and writing their dissertation.

B2 The professor praised the student's dissertation for its thorough analysis.

C1 Her dissertation on climate change was published in a prestigious journal.

C2 The researcher's dissertation received accolades from experts in the field.

Examples of dissertation in a Sentence

formal She spent months researching and writing her dissertation on environmental sustainability.

informal I finally finished that super long dissertation for my degree.

slang I can't believe I aced my diss without even trying!

figurative His dissertation on the art of persuasion was like a masterpiece in itself.

Grammatical Forms of dissertation

• past tense: dissertated
• plural: dissertations
• comparative: more dissertation
• superlative: most dissertation
• present tense: dissertates
• future tense: will dissertate
• perfect tense: have dissertated
• continuous tense: is dissertating
• singular: dissertation
• positive degree: dissertation
• infinitive: to dissertate
• gerund: dissertating
• participle: dissertated

Origin and Evolution of dissertation

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'dissertation' comes from the Latin word 'dissertātiōn-' which means 'discussion' or 'debate'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a formal written treatise or thesis, the word 'dissertation' has evolved to encompass a scholarly work that presents original research and findings in a specific field of study.