noun
1. cutting so as to separate into pieces (Freq. 2)
• Derivationally related forms: ↑dissect
2. a minute and critical analysis (Freq. 1)
• Derivationally related forms: ↑dissect
• Hypernyms: ↑analysis, ↑analytic thinking
3. detailed critical analysis or examination one part at a time (as of a literary work)
• Derivationally related forms: ↑dissect
• Hypernyms: ↑analysis
Useful english dictionary. 2012.