Definition of dissipation

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of dissipation is as below...

Dissipation (n.) A trifle which wastes time or distracts attention.

Lern More About Dissipation

Consume :: Consume (v. t.) To destroy, as by decomposition, dissipation, waste, or fire; to use up; to expend; to waste; to burn up; to eat up; to devour..
Dissipation :: Dissipation (n.) The act of dissipating or dispersing; a state of dispersion or separation; dispersion; waste.
Crow''s-foot :: Crow's-foot (n.) The wrinkles that appear, as the effect of age or dissipation, under and around the outer corners of the eyes..
Racket :: Racket (v. i.) To carouse or engage in dissipation.
Dissipate :: Dissipate (v. i.) To be extravagant, wasteful, or dissolute in the pursuit of pleasure; to engage in dissipation..
Dissolution :: Dissolution (n.) Corruption of morals; dissipation; dissoluteness.
Undo :: Undo (v. t.) To bring to poverty; to impoverish; to ruin, as in reputation, morals, hopes, or the like; as, many are undone by unavoidable losses, but more undo themselves by vices and dissipation, or by indolence..
Armature :: Armature (n.) A piece of soft iron used to connect the two poles of a magnet, or electro-magnet, in order to complete the circuit, or to receive and apply the magnetic force. In the ordinary horseshoe magnet, it serves to prevent the dissipation of the magnetic force..
Dissipation :: Dissipation (n.) A dissolute course of life, in which health, money, etc., are squandered in pursuit of pleasure; profuseness in vicious indulgence, as late hours, riotous living, etc.; dissoluteness..
Excess :: Excess (n.) An undue indulgence of the appetite; transgression of proper moderation in natural gratifications; intemperance; dissipation.
Dissipation :: Dissipation (n.) A trifle which wastes time or distracts attention.
Candlewaster :: Candlewaster (n.) One who consumes candles by being up late for study or dissipation.
Racket :: Racket (n.) A carouse; any reckless dissipation.
Dissoluteness :: Dissoluteness (n.) State or quality of being dissolute; looseness of morals and manners; addictedness to sinful pleasures; debauchery; dissipation.
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us