dissertation
Translation
dissertation, thesis
Examples
She wrote her dissertation on modern art.
She wrote her dissertation on modern art.
His dissertation was over three hundred pages long.
His dissertation was over three hundred pages long.
Grammar Patterns
a dissertation on ((sth.)) a long piece of writing on a particular subject She wrote her dissertation on modern art.
Similar Words
Synonyms: thesis, paper, treatise
Etymology
From Latin 'dissertare' (to continue to discuss). 'dis-' (apart) + 'serere' (to join).
Memory Tips
Think of it as a long 'discussion' or 'assertion' of your research.