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dissect

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "dissect" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

dissect

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

dissect is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, dissect is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdissect

1verb
  • To study an animal's anatomy by cutting it apart; to perform a necropsy or an autopsy.
  • To study a plant or other organism's anatomy similarly.
  • To analyze an idea in detail by separating it into its parts.
  • To separate muscles, organs, and so on without cutting into them or disrupting their architecture.
  • Of an infection or foreign material, following the fascia separating muscles or other organs.
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