anatomy
Translation
anatomy, structure
Examples
She is studying human anatomy in medical school.
She is studying human anatomy in medical school.
He explained the anatomy of the company's failure.
He explained the anatomy of the company's failure.
Grammar Patterns
the anatomy of ((sth.)) the structure of (sth.) We studied the anatomy of a frog in science class.
Similar Words
Synonyms: structure, framework, biology
Etymology
From Greek `ana-` (up) + `tomē` (a cutting). Literally 'a cutting up', referring to dissection.
Memory Tips
Break it down: `ana-` (up) + `tomy` (to cut). Imagine cutting up a body to study its structure.