Associations to the word «Dissertation»

Wiktionary

DISSERTATION, noun. 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.
DISSERTATION, noun. A lengthy lecture on a subject; a treatise; a discourse; a sermon.

Dictionary definition

DISSERTATION, noun. A treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley