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- [uh-nat-uh-mahyz]
- /əˈnæt əˌmaɪz/
- /əˈnætəmaɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-nat-uh-mahyz]
- /əˈnæt əˌmaɪz/
Definitions of anatomize word
- verb anatomize If you anatomise a subject or an issue, you examine it in great detail. 3
- verb anatomize to dissect (an animal or plant) 3
- verb anatomize to examine in minute detail 3
- verb transitive anatomize to dissect (an animal or plant) in order to examine the structure 3
- verb transitive anatomize to analyze in great detail 3
- verb with object anatomize to cut apart (an animal or plant) to show or examine the position, structure, and relation of the parts; display the anatomy of; dissect. 1
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Origin of anatomize
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Middle French anatomiser or < Medieval Latin anatomizāre. See anatomy, -ize
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Parts of speech for Anatomize
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anatomize popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
anatomize usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for anatomize
verb anatomize
- dissect — to cut apart (an animal body, plant, etc.) to examine the structure, relation of parts, or the like.
- inspect — to look carefully at or over; view closely and critically: to inspect every part of the motor.
- scrutinize — to examine in detail with careful or critical attention.
- investigate — to examine, study, or inquire into systematically; search or examine into the particulars of; examine in detail.
- break down — If a machine or a vehicle breaks down, it stops working.
Antonyms for anatomize
verb anatomize
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
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