NOUN
Disputation/dɪsputaˈt͡si̯oːn/disputation; debate; academic defense
Disputation is a German noun that means disputation, debate, or academic defense. It is pronounced /dɪsputaˈt͡si̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Disputationen".
Definitions
1.formal academic debate or defense of a thesis, especially at a university(academic context)
a.formal defense of a thesis in an academic setting
Die Disputation gehört traditionell zum Abschluss einer Promotion.—The disputation is traditionally a part of completing a doctorate.
2.formal debate or argument (often in an intellectual or scholarly context)(general)
a.formal debate or exchange of arguments
Die Disputation zwischen den beiden Philosophen war sehr lebhaft.—The disputation between the two philosophers was very lively.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Disputation | die Disputationen |
| Genitive | der Disputation | der Disputationen |
| Dative | der Disputation | den Disputationen |
| Accusative | die Disputation | die Disputationen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Disputation" mean in English?
- "Disputation" means disputation, debate, or academic defense. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Disputation"?
- "Disputation" is pronounced /dɪsputaˈt͡si̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Disputation" der, die, or das?
- "Disputation" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Disputation"?
- The plural of "Disputation" is "Disputationen".
- What part of speech is "Disputation"?
- "Disputation" is a noun in German.
