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dissection
What does dissection mean?
dissection (noun): cutting so as to separate into pieces.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
Where does dissection come from?
Borrowed from Latin dissectiōnem, perhaps via Middle French dissection.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to dissection
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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a quantity much larger than is needed
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a strong liking or personal valuation
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cutting so as to separate into pieces
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a person trained to compete in sports
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