Dissected

/dɪˈsɛktɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To cut apart or separate for the purpose of investigation, analysis, or study.

The biologist dissected the frog to study its internal organs.

To analyze in detail.

The critics dissected the film's plot, pointing out its weaknesses.

From Latin dissectus, past participle of dissecare, meaning 'to cut apart'.

dissect an argument

To critically analyze a viewpoint or argument.

dissect the data

To examine data in detail for insights.

dissection

The act of dissecting or the process of separating something into its parts.

dissector

A person or instrument that dissects.

To break down something complex into simpler parts.

He really dissected that movie's plot in his review.

To analyze or appraise something negatively.

After the performance, they dissected every flaw.