Dissoluteness
31dissolute — dissolutely, adv. dissoluteness, n. /dis euh looht /, adj. indifferent to moral restraints; given to immoral or improper conduct; licentious; dissipated. [1350 1400; ME ( < AF) < L dissolutus (ptp. of dissolvere to DISSOLVE). See DIS 1, SOLUTE]… …
32profligacy — /prof li geuh see/, n. 1. shameless dissoluteness. 2. reckless extravagance. 3. great abundance. [1730 40; PROFLIG(ATE) + ACY] * * * …
33Heidegger, Martin — born Sept. 26, 1889, Messkirch, Schwarzwald, Ger. died May 26, 1976, Messkirch, W.Ger. German philosopher. He taught at the universities of Marburg (1923–27) and Freiburg (1927–44). In 1927 he published his magnum opus, Being and Time. It… …
34Scipio Africanus the Younger — ▪ Roman general Introduction also called Scipio Aemilianus , Latin Scipio Africanus Minor , in full Publius Cornelius Scipio Aemilianus Africanus (Numantinus) born 185/184 BC died 129 BC, Rome Roman general famed both for his exploits… …
35Rome — • The significance of Rome lies primarily in the fact that it is the city of the pope Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Rome Rome † …
36Jean de Charlier de Gerson — Jean de Charlier de Gerson † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Jean de Charlier de Gerson The surname being the name of his native place; b. in the hamlet of Gerson 14 December, 1363; d. at Lyons, 12 July, 1429. The hamlet of Gerson has… …
37Renaissance — The Renaissance † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Renaissance The Renaissance may be considered in a general or a particular sense, as (1) the achievements of what is termed the modern spirit in opposition to the spirit which… …
38The Renaissance — The Renaissance † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Renaissance The Renaissance may be considered in a general or a particular sense, as (1) the achievements of what is termed the modern spirit in opposition to the spirit which… …
39dissipation — noun /ˌdɪsəˈpeɪʃən/ a) The act of dissipating or dispersing; a state of dispersion or separation; dispersion; waste. b) A dissolute course of life, in which health, money, etc., are squandered in pursuit of pleasure; profuseness in vicious… …
40dissolute — adjective a) Unrestrained by morality. b) Recklessly abandoned to sensual pleasures. Syn: debauched, dissipated, hedonic, lascivious …
