dissipated
|dis-si-pa-ted|
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/ˈdɪsɪˌpeɪtɪd/
(dissipate)
scatter or waste
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dissipate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'dissipare,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'supare' meant 'to throw.'
Historical Evolution
'dissipare' transformed into the French word 'dissiper,' and eventually became the modern English word 'dissipate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to scatter or disperse,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to waste or squander.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'dissipate'.
The fog dissipated as the sun rose.
Adjective 1
overindulging in sensual pleasures; dissolute.
He led a dissipated lifestyle, spending his nights in bars and clubs.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45