Word: dissecting
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: di
ssec
ting
Definition: Present participle of dissect; make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features
Morphemes:
Affix: dissect
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To analyze an idea in detail by separating it into its parts.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dis-
Language: la
Decoded: dis-
Meaning: asunder
Affix: secare
Language: la
Decoded: secare
Meaning: to cut
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.