dispassion en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /dɪsˈpæʃən/ (UK)
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dwóh₁ ▲ Proto-Indo-European *trísinflu. Proto-Indo-European *d(w)is- Proto-Italic *dis- Latin dis- Old French des-bor. ▲ Latin dis-bor. Middle English dis- English dis- Proto-Indo-European *peh₁- Proto-Indo-European *-tós Proto-Indo-European *ph₁tós Proto-Italic *patosder.? Proto-Indo-European *pet-der.? Latin patior Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin passiōbor. Old English passion ▲ Latin passiōbor. Old French passionbor. Middle English passioun English passion English dispassion From dis- + passion.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Freedom from passion; the absence of passion; an undisturbed state; ataraxy.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dispassions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |