DISSECTION Synonyms
There are 14 hypernyms of the word dissection. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DISSECTION
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| analysis | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole • the abstract separation of a whole into its constituent parts in order to study the parts and their relations • a form of literary criticism in which the structure of a piece of writing is analyzed • the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., `the father of the bride' instead of `the bride's father' • a branch of mathematics involving calculus and the theory of limits; sequences and series and integration and differentiation • a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud | ||||||||
| examination | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes) • a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge • formal systematic questioning • a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits) • the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned | ||||||||
| exploration | nounn | |||||||
noun • to travel for the purpose of discovery • a careful systematic search • a systematic consideration | ||||||||
| inspection | nounn | |||||||
noun • a formal or official examination | ||||||||
| investigation | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities • the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically | ||||||||
| scrutiny | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes) • a prolonged intense look | ||||||||
