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dissect

verb

/dɪˈsɛkt/

Meaning

to cut apart an animal, plant, or other organism to study its internal parts; to analyze something in detail

In biology class, students had to dissect a frog to learn about its anatomy.

dissect an argument

analyze, examine, cut, study, scrutinize

assemble, combine, integrate

dissect a frog, dissect the problem, dissect an argument, dissect a text

to demand or specify a condition in an agreement or contract

Describe or portray something precisely.

to fail to remember something

to obtain, receive, or acquire something

to provide insurance; to make certain

To transform the outward appearance or form, often in a way that elevates or glorifies.