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dissecting

/dɪˈsɛktɪŋ/

dissectingnoun

dissectings

Gerundial noun denoting the act or process of dissection.

Translations

dissectionSens scientifique et anatomique.

The dissecting of the specimen took several hours.

La dissection du spécimen a pris plusieurs heures.

Definitions

The act or process of cutting something apart for scientific examination or detailed analysis.

The dissecting of the specimen took several hours.

Synonyms

dissectingadjective

more dissecting

Comp.

most dissecting

Super.

/daɪˈsektɪŋ/

/daɪˈsɛktɪŋ/

Translations

dissectantAu sens technique et scientifique.

The dissecting tool was essential for the biology class's lab work.

L'outil dissectant était essentiel pour le travail de laboratoire du cours de biologie.

Definitions

Relating to or used for cutting apart or analyzing something in detail.

The dissecting tool was essential for the biology class's lab work.

Synonyms

dissectverb

dissecting

ing-form

dissected

Past Simple

dissected

Past Participle

dissecting

ing-form

/dɪˈsɛkt/

Translations

disséquer

The biology students were required to dissect a frog to learn about its anatomy.

Les étudiants en biologie devaient disséquer une grenouille pour apprendre son anatomie.

Additional translations

analyserAu sens figuré, pour un examen très détaillé.

Definitions

To methodically cut up a body, part, or plant in order to study its internal parts.

The biology students were required to dissect a frog to learn about its anatomy.

To analyze something in great detail.

The critic dissected the film, pointing out its strengths and weaknesses.

Synonyms

dissectadjective

Definitions

(botany, of a leaf or similar organ) deeply divided into narrow segments; cut almost to the midrib.

The plant bears small, dissect leaves with a lacy appearance.