dissipation

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun breaking up and scattering by dispersion
  2. noun dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure
  3. noun useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly

Etymology

From Middle English dissipacion, dissipacioun, from Late Latin dissipātiō. Morphologically dissipate + -ion.

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