anatomize (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈnætəmaɪz/

Definition

To dissect a body or organism in order to study its structure, or to analyze something in minute detail.

Examples

• The medical students spent hours in the lab learning to anatomize cadavers.

• The literary critic sought to anatomize the author's complex narrative style.

• Before making a decision, the committee decided to anatomize the proposal from every angle.

How to Use anatomize

anatomize a body/cadaver (collocation)

To physically dissect for anatomical study. — "The surgeon learned to anatomize a cadaver with precision."

anatomize an argument/text (collocation)

To analyze an abstract concept in detail. — "The philosopher sought to anatomize the complex ethical argument."

Synonyms of anatomize

Words with a similar meaning to anatomize:

• dissect
• analyze
• break down
• scrutinize

Antonyms of anatomize

Words with the opposite meaning to anatomize:

• synthesize
• assemble

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