dissect
|dis/sect|
B2
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/dɪˈsɛkt/
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/daɪˈsɛkt/
cut apart
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dissect' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'dissecare,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'secare' meant 'to cut.'
Historical Evolution
'dissecare' transformed into the French word 'dissequer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'dissect' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cut apart,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to analyze in detail.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to cut open and examine the structure of a dead body or plant to study its internal parts.
In biology class, we had to dissect a frog.
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Verb 2
to analyze something in great detail.
The critic dissected the film's plot and characters.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45