Dissection

Pronunciation: /daɪˈsɛkʃən/

Dissection (noun)

  1. The act of cutting something into parts to study its structure or function.
  2. A careful examination or analysis of something to understand it better.

Examples

  • The dissection of the frog revealed its internal organs.
  • The dissection of the text uncovered hidden meanings.

Common collocations: perform a dissection, conduct a dissection, carry out a dissection, offer a dissection

Synonyms of Dissection

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Dissection

  • — Combining parts to form a whole, opposite of dissection.