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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

dissecting

/dɪˈsɛktɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does dissecting mean?

verb

To cut or divide something into parts in order to examine or understand it more clearly. To analyze or examine something in detail, often by breaking it down into its component parts.

Example

"The pathologist began dissecting the tissue sample to identify the cause of the disease."

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