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dissect
[ dih-sekt, dahy- ]
verb (used with object)
- to cut apart (an animal body, plant, etc.) to examine the structure, relation of parts, or the like.
Synonyms:
- to examine minutely part by part; analyze:
to dissect an idea.
Synonyms:
dissect
/ dɪˈsɛkt; daɪ- /
verb
- to cut open and examine the structure of (a dead animal or plant)
- tr to examine critically and minutely
dissect
- To cut apart or separate body tissues or organs, especially for anatomical study.
- In surgery, to separate different anatomical structures along natural lines by dividing the connective tissue framework.
Derived Forms
- 徱ˈپDz, noun
- 徱ˈٴǰ, noun
- 徱ˈپ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- 徱·t· adjective
- 徱·tǰ noun
- d· verb (used with object)
- -徱·iԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of dissect1
Example Sentences
Gurr began dissecting the figure’s innards, working primarily with parts from the airline industry.
Through experience and inherent intelligence, he’s become an expert on how to dissect the ways teams try to stop him.
His body was dissected and part of his skin was used to bind a book telling the story of his trial.
Politicians, newspapers and television talk shows have all been busy dissecting the changes, often in a tone of bitter disillusionment.
The Beatles are not just the most successful musical act of all time; they are perhaps the most analyzed, deconstructed and dissected entertainers since the dawn of recorded music.
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