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- pronunciation:
- daI
sekt
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
dissects, dissecting, dissected |
| definition 1: |
to cut open or apart in order to examine.
They dissected a frog in science class.- similar words:
- analyze
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| definition 2: |
to examine closely; analyze.
The newspapers dissected the president's speech.- synonyms:
- analyze, scrutinize
- similar words:
- examine, inspect, study
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| derivations: |
dissectible (adj.), dissector (n.) |
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