Dissociation

dissociation
/dɪˌsəʊʃɪˈeɪʃən,dɪˌsəʊsɪˈeɪʃn/
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noun
the action of disconnecting or separating or the state of being disconnected.
"we in the West honour a long-standing dissociation between church and state"
Similar:
separation
disconnection
detachment
severance
divorce
uncoupling
split
setting apart
segregation
distinction
division
isolation
alienation
distancing
sundering
disseverment
Opposite:
association
union
CHEMISTRY
the splitting of a molecule into smaller molecules, atoms, or ions, especially by a reversible process.
PSYCHIATRY
separation of some aspects of mental functioning from conscious awareness, leading to a degree of mental dysfunction or to mental conditions including dissociative identity disorder.
plural noun: dissociations
"the dissociations that one can observe in neuropsychological patients"

"we in the West honour a long-standing dissociation between church and state"
"the dissociations that one can observe in neuropsychological patients"

by lerne hao two cspel July 8, 2023

Dissonance

Dissonance (music) is the “disagreement” or “clash” between two notes. For example F# and G would have dissonance and this would cause a annoying or “out of tune” sound that isn't very pleasant to hear. But it can be used to add frustration to a piece of music and when used right, it can sound cool.

Béla Bartók used dissonance in his piece String Quartet No.4 especially the 5th movement! It sounded super cool!

by RamenNoodlesss January 2, 2024

dissolution curve

1. a dependance of concentration of a given substance on time
2. a translatory device between UCT and Zentiva researchers

There are three eternal topics of debate on Chobotix meetings: formatting of size distribution graphs, zeta potential, and formatting of dissolution curves...

by crabter January 30, 2024

Dissorial

An adjective describing a perplexing, dreamlike experience.

Person 1: Did you see that art installation at the gallery yesterday?

Person 2: Yeah, it was totally dissorial.

by Ember lAr March 12, 2024

Dissociated Logic Theory

Dissociated Logic Theory A metalogic fallacy where logic is seen as a disembodied, contextless set of rules that exists independently of the humans who create and use it. This dissociated logic is then treated as a universal referee, incapable of accommodating diverse perspectives, cultural differences, or legitimate disagreements. It assumes there is only One True Logical Path, branding any deviation as "irrationality" or "error." It denies the inherently social and situated nature of reasoning.

Dissociated Logic Theory Example: During a team conflict, one member insists, "There's only one logical way to solve this problem," and presents a single, rigid flowchart. They dismiss alternative solutions from colleagues as "emotional" or "confused," unable to recognize that different lived experiences and professional backgrounds might lead to other, equally valid logical frameworks. The dissociated logic becomes a tool for intellectual domination.

by Dumu The Void February 7, 2026

Dissour

A common word often used in the midlands of Ireland that referes to drinking or going out on the beer. Comes from the word to "pour" and the word "deoch" irish for drink.

"Are you going out on the dissour at the weekend "
"I was pure dissoured after the last night"

by KELLY_R September 19, 2025

Intergenerational dissonance

Nonsense, a word used to appear more intelligent.

Danny G's Intergenerational dissonance really threw me on a wild goose chase.

by chick din January 30, 2018