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   dissociate

   /dɪˈsəʊʃɪeɪt/

   verb

   • 1. (especially in abstract contexts) disconnect or separate: "the word ‘spiritual’ has become for many dissociated from religion"
   • ▪ declare that one is not connected with or a supporter of (someone or something): "he took pains to dissociate himself from the religious radicals"
   • ▪ split off (a component of mental activity) to act as an independent part of mental life.
   • 2. (with reference to a molecule) split into separate smaller atoms, ions, or molecules, especially reversibly: "these compounds are dissociated by solar radiation to yield atoms of chlorine"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Latin dissociat- ‘separated’, from the verb dissociare, from dis- (expressing reversal) + sociare ‘join together’ (from socius ‘companion’).

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2. www.verywellmind.com › dissociation-2797292Dissociation: Definition, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - Verywell...

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   Jul 25, 2024 · Dissociation is a disconnection between a person's sensory experience, thoughts, sense of self, or personal history. If you have trouble remembering a certain period of time in your life, for example, you may be experiencing a type of dissociation called dissociative amnesia.

3. www.psychologytoday.com › us › basicsDissociation - Psychology Today

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   Dissociation encompasses the feeling of daydreaming or being intensely focused, as well as the distressing experience of being disconnected from reality. In this state,...

4. www.verywellhealth.com › dissociation-definition-5188911Why Dissociation Happens and What It Looks Like - Verywell Health

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   Apr 10, 2024 · Dissociation is the experience of feeling disconnected from yourself and the world around you. Learn what it feels like to dissociate, why it happens, and how to spot the signs of dissociation in someone else.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › dissociateDissociate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Aug 13, 2024 · The meaning of DISSOCIATE is to separate from association or union with another. How to use dissociate in a sentence. Did you know?

6. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › dissociative-disordersDissociative disorders - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Aug 31, 2023 · Dissociative disorders are mental health conditions that involve experiencing a loss of connection between thoughts, memories, feelings, surroundings, behavior and identity. These conditions include escape from reality in ways that are not wanted and not healthy.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDISSOCIATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   verb [ T ] uk / dɪˈsəʊ.ʃi.eɪt / us / dɪˈsoʊ.ʃi.eɪt / (also disassociate) Add to word list. to consider as separate and not related: dissociate someone/something from someone/something I can't dissociate the man from his political opinions - they're one and the same thing. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Dissociation_(psychology)Dissociation (psychology) - Wikipedia

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   Dissociation is a concept that has been developed over time and which concerns a wide array of experiences, ranging from a mild emotional detachment from the immediate surroundings, to a more severe disconnection from physical and emotional experiences.

9. www.mind.org.uk › information-support › types-of-mental-health-problemsWhat is dissociation? - Mind

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   Explains what dissociation and dissociative disorders are, including possible causes and how you can access treatment and support. Includes tips for helping yourself, and guidance for friends and family.

10. www.dictionary.com › browse › dissociateDISSOCIATE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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    to cause (certain mental processes or parts of the personality) to become separated from the main part of a person's consciousness as a result of trauma or mental illness: To avoid fear or pain, the victim may dissociate the memory of the place, circumstances, or feelings related to the incident.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDISSOCIATE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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    to consider as separate and not related: dissociate someone/something from someone/something I can't dissociate the man from his political opinions - they're one and the same thing. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Separating and dividing. apheresis. atomize. bifurcate. bifurcation. bisect. dismemberment. dissociable.