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dissection
dih-SEHK-shuhn
Dissection (noun) means the act of cutting something open to examine its parts. Example: “The medical students performed their first dissection of a cadaver.”
noun
1
The act of cutting something open to examine its parts.
"The medical students performed their first dissection of a cadaver."
2
A very detailed examination or analysis of something.
"The book offers a thorough dissection of the financial crisis."
How to use dissection
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of cutting something apart to study it, or a very close, detailed analysis.
Common pairings
perform a dissection
careful dissection
dissection of the argument
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Word forms
- Plural
- dissections
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Etymology
This word was borrowed from Latin dissectiōnem, perhaps by way of Middle French dissection; it can also be analysed as dissect + -ion.
Rhymes for dissection
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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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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