dissected
1 synonym and 1 antonym for dissected, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — Past tense of "dissect" — cut something apart to examine its structure.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use dissected
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
dissected frog
dissected the plan
finely dissected
Frequently asked questions
What does “dissected” mean?
The word “dissected” means past tense of "dissect" — cut something apart to examine its structure. In plain terms, cut apart to study closely, whether literally (an animal) or figuratively (an argument or event).
How do you use “dissected” in a sentence?
Here is “dissected” used in a sentence: “The students dissected a frog in biology class.”
What part of speech is “dissected”?
Depending on how it is used, “dissected” can be a verb and an adjective.
How many meanings does “dissected” have?
“Dissected” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: past tense of "dissect" — cut something apart to examine its structure.
