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DISSECT

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Dissect.

Dissect - as a verb

Cut open or cut apart

Example: "Dissect the bodies for analysis"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cut
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features

Example: "Analyze a specimen"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
analyseanalyzebreak downtake apart
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The biology students will dissect a frog in their lab class."
"The surgeon will dissect the cadaver to better understand the body's anatomy."
"The detective will dissect the crime scene to gather evidence."
"The teacher instructed the students to dissect the poem to analyze its deeper meaning."
"Scientists will dissect the research data to identify any patterns or correlations."
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Word Game Points

Is DISSECT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dissect is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISSECT has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is DISSECT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dissect is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISSECT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is DISSECT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dissect is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISSECT has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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