Greek and Latin Roots: SECT

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What does the root 'sect' mean?

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The root 'sect' means 'to cut' or 'a part'.

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What is a 'section'?

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A section is a separate part of something.

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What does 'dissect' mean?

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To dissect means to cut apart for the purposes of investigation.

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What does 'bisect' mean?

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To bisect means to cut into two pieces.

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What is a 'sectional' couch?

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A sectional couch is made up of separate pieces.

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What is an 'insect'?

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An insect is a class of small arthropod animals that has three separate sections to their bodies: head, thorax, abdomen.

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What does 'trisect' mean?

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To trisect means to cut into three pieces.

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What is a 'sector'?

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A sector is a separate part of a larger area, often used in geometry.

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What does 'transect' mean?

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To transect means to cut across or divide something.

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What is 'vivisection'?

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Vivisection is the practice of cutting into living organisms for scientific research.