dissection
Dissection (noun) means the act of cutting something open to examine its parts. Example: “The medical students performed their first dissection of a cadaver.”
How to use dissection
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of cutting something apart to study it, or a very close, detailed analysis.
Word forms
dissections plural
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The medical students performed their first _____ of a cadaver.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin dissectiōnem, perhaps via Middle French dissection. By surface analysis, dissect + -ion.
Rhymes for dissection
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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