Definition

The process of carefully cutting apart something to study its structure or to analyze it in detail.

Example

In biology class, we performed a dissection of a frog to learn about its anatomy.

Conversation

Have you finished your dissection project for biology class?

Not yet, I'm still trying to understand the specimen we got.

I found the dissection really interesting, especially the way everything is connected.

Yeah, it's fascinating to see how it all works together!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dissection → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "sectio" (from "secare", meaning to cut). The word describes the act of cutting apart for the purpose of examination or study.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cutting apart' ('dis-' means apart and 'sectio' means to cut) to remember that dissection involves examining something by cutting it into pieces.

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