disquisition Definition
dis·qui·si·tion (dis′kwi zis̸h′ən)
noun
a formal discussion of some subject, often in writing; discourse or treatise
Etymology: L disquisitio < disquisitus, pp. of disquirere, to investigate < dis-, apart + quaerere, to seek
disquisition Synonyms
disquisition Usage Examples
Preposition: on
nature: A wonderful read, and a quietly superb disquisition on the nature and effects of war.
Adjective modifier
- long: Alongside this moral lesson, there is also a long disquisition on the natural history of the ass.
- lengthy: This is no place for a lengthy disquisition on the Scottish qualities of Banks's writing.
- philosophical: I will resist the temptation to engage in a philosophical disquisition on what counts as news.
- short: The rest of the volume is taken up with a short disquisition on further topics which could be covered ( pp.
Converse of object
give: They ask for guidance in this life, and are given disquisitions upon the life to come.
Browse dictionary entries near disquisition
- ‹ disquietude
- ‹ disquieting
- ‹ disquiet
- ‹ disqualify
- ‹ disqualification
- ‹ dispute
- ‹ disputatious
- ‹ disputation
- ‹ disputant
- ‹ disputable

