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dissociative

[dɪˈsəʊsiətɪv]

dissociative Definition

  • 1relating to or causing a temporary loss of memory, identity, or consciousness
  • 2relating to or affected by dissociative disorder

Using dissociative: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dissociative" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The dissociative effect of the drug made him forget the events of the previous night.

  • Example

    She experienced dissociative symptoms after the traumatic event.

  • Example

    The dissociative disorder caused her to feel detached from reality.

dissociative Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for dissociative

Phrases with dissociative

  • a condition in which a person's identity is fragmented into two or more distinct personality states

    Example

    Her dissociative identity disorder made it difficult for her to maintain stable relationships.

  • a condition in which a person cannot remember important information about themselves or their life

    Example

    He suffered from dissociative amnesia after the accident and couldn't recall anything that happened before it.

  • a rare condition in which a person suddenly and unexpectedly travels away from their home or work and is unable to remember their past

    Example

    He experienced a dissociative fugue and woke up in a different city with no memory of how he got there.

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Summary: dissociative in Brief

The term 'dissociative' [dɪˈsəʊsiətɪv] describes a temporary loss of memory, identity, or consciousness. It can be caused by drugs or trauma and is associated with dissociative disorder. Examples include 'The dissociative effect of the drug made him forget the events of the previous night.' and 'She experienced dissociative symptoms after the traumatic event.' Phrases like 'dissociative identity disorder' and 'dissociative amnesia' denote specific conditions.