1. the disconnection or separation of things that are usually connected
2. a mental condition in which someone feels disconnected from their thoughts, feelings, memories, or sense of identity
Usage: psychology
3. the breakdown of a chemical compound into simpler parts
Usage: chemistry

Examples

• The therapy helped her work through the dissociations between her past and present experiences.
• Chemical dissociations occur when molecules break apart under heat.
• The patient experienced dissociations from reality during stressful situations.
• Scientists studied the dissociations of various compounds in the laboratory.
• His dissociations from his emotions made it difficult to form relationships.
• The dissociations between theory and practice became apparent in the experiment.