Hyphenation of dissipation

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word dissipation? This word can be hyphenated and contains 4 syllables as shown below.

dis-si-pa-tion

Definitions of dissipation:

1.	Breaking up and scattering by dispersion The dissipation of the mist
2.	Dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure
3.	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

Synonyms of dissipation:

noun	dispersion, scattering
noun	profligacy, dissolution, licentiousness, intemperance, intemperateness, self-indulgence
noun	waste, wastefulness, activity

Last hyphenations of this language

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