Dissertation

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ËŒdɪsÉ™(ɹ)ˈteɪʃən/
• GenAm IPA: /ËŒdɪsɚˈteɪʃən/
• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Origin

From Latin dissertātiō, dissertātiōnem, from dissertare.

Full definition of dissertation

Noun

1. A formal exposition of a subject, especially a research paper that students write in order to complete the requirements for a doctoral degree; a thesis.
2. A lengthy lecture on a subject; a treatise; a discourse; a sermon.

Derived terms

• doctoral dissertation