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Dissect Definition & Meaning

dissect
verb
  1. cut open or cut apart; "dissect the bodies for analysis"
  2. make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features; "analyze a specimen"; "analyze a sentence"; "analyze a chemical compound"

"Dissect" in song lyrics

See how dissect is used in real songs:

  • "Let us dissect,"
    Aztlan Underground — Preachers of the Blind State
  • "And the Great Seal United States to dissect"
    William Cooper f/ Hell Razah, Killah Priest — In America
  • "Rappers are suspect, I got styles to dissect"
    Freddie Foxxx (Bumpy Knuckles) — Devious Minds

Usage tips for "dissect"

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Frequently asked questions

What does dissect mean?
cut open or cut apart; "dissect the bodies for analysis" make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features; "analyze a specimen"; "analyze a sentence"; "analyze a chemical compound"
What part of speech is dissect?
Dissect is a verb.
How many definitions does dissect have?
Dissect has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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