Dissociation

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /dɪˌsoʊ.siˈeɪʃən/

Definitions of dissociation

noun a process where a person's thoughts, feelings, and memories are separated from their conscious awareness

Example Sentences

A1 Dissociation is when someone feels disconnected from reality.

A2 People with dissociation may experience memory loss or identity confusion.

B1 Therapists use various techniques to help individuals cope with dissociation.

B2 Individuals with dissociation disorders may benefit from specialized treatment programs.

C1 Research on dissociation has led to a better understanding of its underlying mechanisms.

C2 Experts in the field of psychology continue to explore the complexities of dissociation and its impact on mental health.

Examples of dissociation in a Sentence

formal The patient experienced dissociation as a coping mechanism for dealing with trauma.

informal Sometimes I feel like I'm in a state of dissociation when I'm really stressed out.

slang I was so out of it, I was in full dissociation mode.

figurative The company's dissociation from unethical practices was evident in their latest transparency report.

Grammatical Forms of dissociation

past tense

dissociated

plural

dissociations

comparative

more dissociated

superlative

most dissociated

present tense

dissociates

future tense

will dissociate

perfect tense

has dissociated

continuous tense

is dissociating

singular

dissociation

positive degree

dissociation

infinitive

to dissociate

gerund

dissociating

participle

dissociating

Origin and Evolution of dissociation

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'dissociation' originated from the Latin word 'dissociare', which means to separate or disconnect.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the field of chemistry to describe the separation of ions in a solution, the term 'dissociation' has evolved to also refer to the psychological process of disconnecting from thoughts, feelings, or memories as well as in the context of dissociative disorders.