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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.
Other 51Թ Forms
- dissectible adjective
- dissector noun
- redissect verb (used with object)
- self-dissecting adjective
- 徱ˈپDz noun
- 徱ˈٴǰ noun
- 徱ˈپ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of dissect1
Example Sentences
HBO also effectively flooded the zone with stories in the days between episodes, with Monday morning recaps and video interviews in the Hollywood trades, having the cast members dissect their characters.
When then the tourists tried to hide the ball outside off stump, he surgically dissected the field with off-drives.
In some news conferences, Glasner confidently dissects opposition tactics to the media - even doing so when his side faced Manchester City and Pep Guardiola in December.
His political views examined, his track record on dealing with abuse dissected, and his comments over the years on social issues charted.
But earlier, the company released a new, three-minute trailer, giving eager players a stack of new information to dissect in the meantime.
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