prosect

pro·sect

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [proh-sekt]
- /proʊˈsɛkt/
- /prˈɒsekt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proh-sekt]
- /proʊˈsɛkt/

Definitions of prosect word

verb with object prosect to dissect (a cadaver or part) for anatomical demonstration. 1
verb prosect to dissect a cadaver publicly, usually to illustrate an anatomical lecture 0

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Origin of prosect

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90; back formation from prosector

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Parts of speech for Prosect

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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prosect popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% 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.

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Synonyms for prosect

verb prosect

dichotomize — to divide or become divided into two parts or classifications
dissect — to cut apart (an animal body, plant, etc.) to examine the structure, relation of parts, or the like.
lay open — to put or place in a horizontal position or position of rest; set down: to lay a book on a desk.
dichotomized — Simple past tense and past participle of dichotomize Having been divided into dichotomous parts.
dislimb — To remove a limb from, to dismember, to pull off arms or legs.

All 7 Synonyms of prosect