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Definition of dissipation

"dissipation" in the noun sense

1. dissipation

breaking up and scattering by dispersion

"the dissipation of the mist"

2. profligacy, dissipation, dissolution, licentiousness, looseness

dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure

3. waste, wastefulness, dissipation

useless or profitless activity using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly

"if the effort brings no compensating gain it is a waste"

"mindless dissipation of natural resources"

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Quotations for dissipation

Those who seek happiness in ostentation and dissipation, are like those who prefer the light of a candle to the splendor of the sun. [ Napoleon I ]

On the approach of spring, I withdraw without reluctance from the noisy and extensive scene of crowds without company and dissipation without pleasure. [ Edward Gibbon ]

Social dissipation, as witnessed in the ball-room, is the abettor of pride, the instigator of jealousv, it is the (sacrificial altar of health, it is the defiler of the soul, it is the avenue of lust and it is the curse of every tower in America. [ Talmage ]

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dissipation in Scrabble®

The word dissipation is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 14

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays In The Letters dissipation:

DISSIPATION
(135)
DISSIPATION
(135)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (10 words)

dopants, insipid, isospin, passion, pianist, pisoids, pistons, sandpit, sinoids, spionid

 

All Scrabble® Plays For The Word dissipation

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The 200 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In dissipation

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(135)
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dissipation in Words With Friends™

The word dissipation is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 16

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays In The Letters dissipation:

DISSIPATION
(234)
DISSIPATION
(234)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (10 words)

dopants, insipid, isospin, passion, pianist, pisoids, pistons, sandpit, sinoids, spionid

 

All Words With Friends™ Plays For The Word dissipation

DISSIPATION
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The 200 Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays Using The Letters In dissipation

DISSIPATION
(234)
DISSIPATION
(234)
DISSIPATION
(180)
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(108)
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(108)
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Words containing the sequence dissipation

Words that start with dissipation (2 words)

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Words that end with dissipation (1 word)

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