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dissection

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Noun — The act of cutting something open to examine its parts.

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perform a dissection careful dissection dissection of the argument

Etymology

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

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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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