word
dissociation
dih-soh-see-AY-shun
dɪˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
dissociation
Dictionary meaning
A disconnection between a person's thoughts, feelings, identity, or memories.
History and origin
Latin dissociare (to separate).
Examples
- Dissociation can be a coping response to traumatic stress.
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