dissociate Meaning & Definition
What Does Dissociate Mean?
Dissociate is a verb that means To cease associating; To part. It can also mean To undergo dissociation.
Quick Facts About Dissociate
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈsəʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Synonyms | disunite, disjoint and divorce |
| Antonyms | link, connect and relate |
| Verb forms | dissociates, dissociating, dissociated |
Dissociate Definition (Verb)
- To cease associating; To part.
After the big fight, the gang totally dissociated from each other.
- To undergo dissociation.
Gerald checked himself into the hospital because he was dissociating.
- To cease associating with; to make unrelated; to sever a connection; to separate.
A number of group members wish to dissociate themselves from the majority.
- To separate compounds into simpler component parts, usually by applying heat or through electrolysis.
We dissociated the lead iodide into its elements by heating
Verb
- To make unrelated; to sever a connection; to separate.
A number of group members wish to dissociate themselves from the majority.
- To part; to stop associating.
After the big fight, the gang totally dissociated from each other.
Synonyms of Dissociate
Dissociate synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Dissociate
Dissociate in a Sentence
After the big fight, the gang totally dissociated from each other.
Gerald checked himself into the hospital because he was dissociating.
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A number of group members wish to dissociate themselves from the majority.
We dissociated the lead iodide into its elements by heating
Word Forms & Grammar
dissociate (third-person singular simple present dissociates, present participle dissociating, simple past and past participle dissociated)
Words That Rhyme With Dissociate
Origin of Dissociate
From Latin dissociō + -ate (verb-forming suffix), from dis- (“apart”) + sociō (“join”), from socius (“related, leagued”).
How to Pronounce Dissociate
Dissociate is pronounced /dɪˈsəʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ and has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (səʊ).
Questions People Ask About Dissociate
What part of speech is dissociate?
Dissociate is a verb.
What is another word for dissociate?
Words with a similar meaning to dissociate include disunite, disjoint and divorce. See the full list of dissociate synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of dissociate?
The past tense of dissociate is dissociated. The present participle is dissociating.