
dissect
/daɪˈsɛkt/
to analyze in minute detail
dissect in a sentence
“Dissect the argument to understand its structure.”
Origin of dissect
Latin dissecare to cut up (from dis- apart + secare to cut)
Related Words
analyze
to examine methodically by separating into parts
scrutinize
to examine closely and thoroughly
evaluate
to form an idea of the value or quality of
assess
to evaluate or estimate the nature or quality of
diagnose
to identify the nature of a problem by examination
investigate
to carry out a systematic inquiry or examination