3. (Zoöl.)
Defn: One of the transverse, calcareous partitions between the radiating septa of a coral.
DISSERT Dis*sert", v. i. Etym: [L. dissertus, p. p. of disserere; dis- + serere to join, connect: cf. F. disserter. See Series.]
Defn: To discourse or dispute; to discuss. [R.]
We have disserted upon it a little longer than was necessary.
Jeffrey.
DISSERTATE Dis"ser*tate, v. i. Etym: [L. dissertatus, p. p. of dissertare to discuss, intents, fr. disserere. See Dissert.]
Defn: To deal in dissertation; to write dissertations; to discourse.
[R.] J. Foster.
DISSERTATION
Dis`ser*ta"tion, n. Etym: [L. dissertatio: cf. F. dissertation.]
Defn: A formal or elaborate argumentative discourse, oral or written; a disquisition; an essay; a discussion; as, Dissertations on the Prophecies.
DISSERTATIONAL
Dis`ser*ta"tion*al, a.
Defn: Relating to dissertations; resembling a dissertation.