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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

dissect

/dɪˈsɛkt/ verb · British & US
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What does dissect mean?

verb

To cut or split something into parts in order to examine or understand it. To analyze or examine something in detail.

Example

"The surgeon dissected the patient's organs to find the source of the infection."

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