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dissertation
dis·ser·ta·tion
[
dìssər táysh'n
]
(
plural
dis·ser·ta·tions
)
noun
Definition:
1.
long essay:
a lengthy formal written treatment of a subject, especially a long paper submitted as a requirement for a degree
2.
formal discourse:
a formal spoken or written discourse
dis·ser·ta·tion·al
adjective
dis·ser·ta·tion·ist
noun
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dis·ser·ta·tion·al adjectivedis·ser·ta·tion·ist noun
