anatomize — to examine or analyze something in great detail; to dissect (a body) for scientific study
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to examine or analyze something in great detail; to dissect (a body) for scientific study
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈnætəmaɪz/
Example Sentences
- My mom anatomized my messy room the moment she walked in, listing every single flaw.
- The professor spent an hour anatomizing the ancient philosophical text line by line.
- In her stand-up routine, the comedian hilariously anatomized modern dating apps.
anatomize
VERB[/əˈnætəmaɪz/]
to examine or analyze something in great detail; to dissect (a body) for scientific study
The medical student carefully anatomizes the frog to study its inner organs.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'anatomia', combining 'ana-' (up, thoroughly) and 'tomos' (a cutting), originally referring to the dissection of bodies for medical study.
Breakdown
ana- (thoroughly, apart) + tom- (cut) + -ize (to make/do)
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📝Examples
“My mom anatomized my messy room the moment she walked in, listing every single flaw.”
“The professor spent an hour anatomizing the ancient philosophical text line by line.”
“In her stand-up routine, the comedian hilariously anatomized modern dating apps.”
“The journalist anatomized the company's financial scandal in a lengthy investigative report.”
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