dissected
verb
Form of dissect , past tense of dissect.
Simple meaning
To analyze an idea in detail by separating it into its parts.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
dysehktuhdSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
daɪˈsɛktəd
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
past tense of dissect
To analyze an idea in detail by separating it into its parts.
past tense of dissect
To study an animal's anatomy by cutting it apart; to perform a necropsy or an autopsy.
past tense of dissect
To study a plant's or other organism's anatomy similarly.
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This meaning: To analyze an idea in detail by separating it into its parts.
Used this way, dissected is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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