Doctoral Dissertation

Definition

An original research project of monumental length that represents both peak achievement and the slow dissolution of your mental health over several years.

Example Usage

She spent six years on her doctoral dissertation, during which she lost touch with approximately thirty percent of her social connections.

Origin

Evolved from medieval university requirement to defend scholarly knowledge publicly

Fun Fact

The average dissertation is read by exactly three people: the committee and the author's mother (who doesn't fully understand it)

Source: Graduate education terminology

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