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dissection

dih-SEHK-shuhn

Dissection (noun) means the act of cutting something open to examine its parts. Example: “The medical students performed their first dissection of a cadaver.”

noun
1
The act of cutting something open to examine its parts.
"The medical students performed their first dissection of a cadaver."
2
A very detailed examination or analysis of something.
"The book offers a thorough dissection of the financial crisis."

How to use dissection

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe act of cutting something apart to study it, or a very close, detailed analysis.

Common pairings
perform a dissection careful dissection dissection of the argument

Word forms

dissections plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin dissectiōnem, perhaps via Middle French dissection. By surface analysis, dissect + -ion.

Origin: Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dissection” mean?

The word “dissection” means the act of cutting something open to examine its parts. In plain terms, the act of cutting something apart to study it, or a very close, detailed analysis.

How do you pronounce “dissection”?

“Dissection” is pronounced dih-SEHK-shuhn (/dɪˈsɛkʃən/ in IPA).

How do you use “dissection” in a sentence?

Here is “dissection” used in a sentence: “The medical students performed their first dissection of a cadaver.”

What part of speech is “dissection”?

“Dissection” is a noun.

How many meanings does “dissection” have?

“Dissection” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of cutting something open to examine its parts.

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