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dissected

[ dih-sek-tid, dahy- ]

adjective

  1. Botany. deeply divided into numerous segments, as a leaf.
  2. Physical Geography. separated, by erosion, into many closely spaced crevices or gorges, as the surface of a plateau.


dissected

/ daɪ-; dɪˈsɛktɪd /

adjective

  1. botany in the form of narrow lobes or segments

    dissected leaves

  2. geology (of plains) cut by erosion into hills and valleys, esp following tectonic movements
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ܲd·𳦳Ļ adjective
  • ɱ-徱·𳦳Ļ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of dissected1

First recorded in 1625–35; dissect + -ed 2
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The Beatles are not just the most successful musical act of all time; they are perhaps the most analyzed, deconstructed and dissected entertainers since the dawn of recorded music.

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Endless post-mortems have dissected where the Democrats go after their loss in November.

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On YouTube, would-be sleuths dissected the footage and offered their conclusions.

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That way, he says, “Everyone could have a taste of lobster before we dissected it to see exactly what the color looked like, how the antennae go out and how the eyes interface.”

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Mrs Trump - a former fashion model herself - is familiar with having her clothing choices and poses dissected by critics.

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