verb
dissected
Dissected (verb) means past tense of "dissect" — cut something apart to examine its structure. Example: “The students dissected a frog in biology class.”
verb
1
Past tense of "dissect" — cut something apart to examine its structure.
"The students dissected a frog in biology class."
"Analysts dissected the speech line by line."
adj
1
Cut into many separate parts or segments, especially describing a leaf shape in botany.
"The plant has finely dissected leaves."
How to use dissected
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCut apart to study closely, whether literally (an animal) or figuratively (an argument or event).
Common pairings
dissected frog
dissected the plan
finely dissected
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Rhymes for dissected
erected
elected
expected
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selected
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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.
