dissect
Translation
to dissect, to analyze, to examine
Examples
We had to dissect a frog in biology class.
We had to dissect a frog in biology class.
She dissected his argument point by point.
She dissected his argument point by point.
Grammar Patterns
to dissect ((sth.)) The students will dissect a worm.
Similar Words
Synonyms: analyze, examine; Antonyms: assemble, synthesize
Etymology
From Latin 'dis-' (apart) + 'secare' (to cut). Literally 'to cut apart'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'dis-' (apart) and 'sect' (cut), like cutting something into 'sections' to study it.