dissecting
5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for dissecting, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — Present participle of "dissect" — cutting something apart to examine its parts.
Synonyms
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Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use dissecting
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
dissecting a specimen
dissecting an argument
Frequently asked questions
What does “dissecting” mean?
The word “dissecting” means present participle of "dissect" — cutting something apart to examine its parts. In plain terms, in the act of cutting apart or closely examining something piece by piece.
How do you use “dissecting” in a sentence?
Here is “dissecting” used in a sentence: “The surgeon-in-training practiced dissecting a cadaver.”
What part of speech is “dissecting”?
“Dissecting” is a verb.