- dissipation - breaking up and scattering by dispersion; "the dissipation of the mist"
--1 is a kind of dispersion, scattering
Derived forms: verb dissipate1, verb dissipate2 - profligacy, dissipation, dissolution, licentiousness - dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure
--2 is a kind of intemperance, intemperateness, self-indulgence
Derived form: verb dissipate4 - waste, wastefulness, dissipation - 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"
--3 is a kind of activity
--3 has particulars:boondoggle; waste of effort, waste of energy; waste of material; waste of money; waste of time; extravagance, prodigality, lavishness, highlife, high life; squandering Derived form: verb dissipate3