dissected

Meanings

• Transitive verb

  To cut or divide something into smaller parts for closer examination.

  - "The scientist dissected the frog to study its internal organs."
  - "After the accident, the car was dissected to determine the cause."

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Variants

List of all variants of dissected that leads to same result
dissected , dissect , dissecting , dissector , dissectors , dissects

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'dissecare', meaning 'to cut apart'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dissected' was first used in English literature in the 1400s.

2. In ancient Rome, gladiators were often 'dissected' after their deaths to determine the cause of their wounds.

3. The word 'dissected' is often used in the context of scientific research, particularly in biology and medicine.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anatomy: The study of the structure and function of the body, often involving the dissection of cadavers.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'dissected' is often used metaphorically to describe the exploration or analysis of complex ideas or situations.

How to Memorize "dissected"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine cutting a fruit in half to examine its seeds.
   - Visualize a scientist in a lab coat, dissecting a specimen under a microscope.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a surgeon operating on a patient.
   - Connect 'dissected' with the idea of uncovering hidden secrets or truths.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym D-I-S-S-E-C-T-E-D: Dissect, Identify, Study, Explore, Classify, Tabulate, Examine, and Describe.
   - Create a sentence using the word 'dissected': 'The detective dissected the crime scene to gather evidence.'

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