verb
dissecting
Dissecting (verb) means present participle of "dissect" — cutting something apart to examine its parts. Example: “The surgeon-in-training practiced dissecting a cadaver.”
verb
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Present participle of "dissect" — cutting something apart to examine its parts.
"The surgeon-in-training practiced dissecting a cadaver."
"Critics spent the podcast dissecting the film's plot holes."
How to use dissecting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn the act of cutting apart or closely examining something piece by piece.
Common pairings
dissecting a specimen
dissecting an argument
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Word forms
- Plural
- dissectings
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Rhymes for dissecting
expecting
detecting
affecting
selecting
rejecting
projecting
collecting
reflecting
respecting
correcting
perfecting
inspecting
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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.
What is the meaning of dissecting?
"dissecting" (verb) means present participle of "dissect" — cutting something apart to examine its parts.
