dissection

American  

[dih-sek-shuhn, dahy-] / dɪˈsɛk ʃən, daɪ- /

noun

1. the act of dissecting.

2. something that has been dissected. dissect.

3. a detailed, part-by-part analysis.

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Other Word Forms

• redissection noun
• self-dissection noun

Etymology

Origin of dissection

1575–85; < Latin dissectiōn- (stem of dissectiō ), equivalent to dissect- ( dissect ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

Contrary to common belief, dissections were not illegal in Europe for most of modern history.

From The Wall Street Journal

Eisman launched a ruthlessly reasonable dissection of the U.S. financial system.

From Literature

Kahn’s most representational works are his least interesting; it’s in the careful dissection of his elements and the revelation of what we’re looking at that the most joy is found.

From The Wall Street Journal

The dynamic relationship of critique and metacritique, rational dissection and passionate assertion, made the Renaissance great.

From The Wall Street Journal

Your screenplay’s dissection of our modern culture is so complex.

From Salon

Related Words

• postmortem