Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dissected
Verb (past tense)
/dɪˈsɛktɪd/
Definition
To have been carefully and systematically cut apart to expose the structure or internal parts.
Examples
- The scientist dissected the frog to study its anatomy.
- In the class, we dissected various texts to understand their themes.
- The chef dissected the recipe to ensure every ingredient was accounted for.
Meaning
Dissected describes something that has been analyzed or examined in detail by breaking it down into its components.
Synonyms
- Analyzed
- Examined
- Studied
- Inspected
