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Etymology

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Borrowed from Middle French dissertation, from Latin dissertātiō, dissertātiōnem, from dissertus, the passive past participle of disserō.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌdɪ.sɛrˈtaː.(t)si/
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  • Hyphenation: dis‧ser‧ta‧tie
  • Rhymes: -aːtsi

Noun

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dissertatie f (plural dissertaties, diminutive dissertatietje n)

  1. dissertation, doctoral thesis
    Synonyms: these, scriptie, proefschrift

Usage notes

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  • These and proefschrift are general terms for any thesis or dissertation submitted for the attainment of an academic degree, whereas scriptie usually refers specifically to a final assignment as part of a bachelor's or master's degree and dissertatie usually refers to a doctoral (Ph.D.) thesis.

Descendants

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  • Indonesian: disertasi