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dissociability

dissociability

9.1
How easily parts of a system, often mental, can work separately
  • noun
  • /ˌdɪsəʊʃiˈæbɪlɪti/
  • Specialized
translation icon : disociabilidad
  • The dissociability of the two concepts is crucial for understanding the theory.

Examples

  • The dissociability of language and thought is a key topic in cognitive science.

  • Her research focused on the dissociability of visual and auditory memory systems.

  • Scientists debate the dissociability of emotional and rational decision-making processes.

  • High dissociability can lead to innovative thinking.

  • The dissociability of the mind allows people to compartmentalize their thoughts during stressful situations.

  • Researchers study the dissociability of behaviors to better understand how individuals can act independently in certain contexts.

  • His dissociability in complex tasks illustrates how he manages to separate different aspects of his work efficiently.

Synonyms

separability
vsdissociability
1 6.8

The ability to be taken apart

emphasizes independent functioning and use in mental or abstract contexts
disentanglement
vsdissociability
  • Specialized
9.9

Separating different hidden causes into simple and clear parts in a model

describes general ability to be separated and function independently beyond technical models

Antonyms

unity
217 2.8

People or parts joined and acting as one

integration
47 4.0

Putting two or more parts together so they work as one

How Separable

independence
608 3.0
dissociability
  • Specialized
9.1

Surface Forms

dissociability singular
dissociabilities plural

Morphology

dissociability = dissociable (transparent) = dissociate + able + ity

This is a regular abstract noun formed from 'dissociable' and directly means the quality of being dissociable.

Etymology

Dissociability comes from the parts dis- meaning 'apart' and soci- meaning 'companion', the same root you see in social or associate. So in thinking or ideas dissociability is the ability to be set 'apart' or to work independently from other parts.