dissipation

Definition

The act of dissipating or dispersing; a state of dispersion or separation; dispersion; waste.

Etymology

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

Example Sentences

• "without loss or dissipation of the matter"
• "the famous dissipation of mankind"
• "18th century, Patrick Henry in a parliamentary debate to reclaim the spendthrift from his dissipation and extravagance"