dissertation
Derived from the Latin 'dissertatio', from 'dissertare' meaning to discuss.
NOUN
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[/ˌdɪs.əˈteɪ.ʃən/en-US]
disertación
academic
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tesis
academic
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tratado
formal
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discurso
literary
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concepto extenso
untranslatable
(No direct equivalent concept in SPANISH; this phrase indicates an extensive concept but lacks a single word counterpart.)
A long formal essay or treatise presenting the results of original research, especially one written by a candidate for a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) or other advanced academic qualification.
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- She spent three years writing her doctoral dissertation on medieval literature. — This sentence describes the time and effort invested in writing a Ph.D. thesis.
- His dissertation presented groundbreaking new research in quantum physics. — This example highlights the academic nature and originality expected of such a work.
- After defending her dissertation successfully, she was awarded her Ph.D. — This illustrates the final step in the doctoral process, involving a defense.
register: academic