dissection

noun
UK: /dɪˈsekʃən/
US: /daɪˈsekʃən/

  1. The act of cutting open a dead animal or plant to study its structure.

    1. The biology class performed a dissection of a frog today.
    2. Careful dissection is essential for understanding anatomical relationships in the specimen.

  2. Detailed analysis of something, especially a text or idea.

    1. Her essay offered a careful dissection of the poem's themes.
    2. The professor's dissection of the economic policy was both insightful and critical.

Synonyms

analysis examination anatomization study
dissection verb

  1. To cut open and examine a body, part, or plant in order to study its structure.

    1. The students will dissect a flower in science class.
    2. Surgeons may need to dissect tissues carefully during a complex operation.

  2. To analyze something in great detail.

    1. The lawyer dissected the witness's testimony looking for inconsistencies.
    2. Critics often dissect films, searching for hidden meanings and artistic flaws.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dissection" in English means: The act of cutting open a dead animal or plant to study its structure., Detailed analysis of something, especially a text or idea..

The phonetic transcription of "dissection" is /dɪˈsekʃən/ in British English and /daɪˈsekʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dissection": analysis, examination, anatomization, study.

Example usage of "dissection": "The biology class performed a dissection of a frog today.". More examples on the page.