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dissect
verbverb-transitiveC1
/daɪˈsekt/To methodically cut apart (a body, organism, or object) to examine its internal parts or structure.
dissection
nounC1
/dɪˈsɛkʃən/The action of cutting something, especially a dead body or plant, into pieces to examine its structure or parts.
disseise
verbverb-transitiveC2
/dɪsˈsiːz/To deprive someone of seizin (possession) of land; to dispossess wrongfully.
disseisin
nounVery Low
/dɪsˈsiːzɪn/The act of wrongfully depriving someone of the possession of their land or property.
disseizee
nounObscure/Very Rare
/dɪsˈsiːziː/A person who has been deprived of property ownership or rightful possession.
disselboom
nounExtremely Rare / Obsolete
A pole or shaft connecting a vehicle to the animals pulling it.
dissemblance
nounC2
/dɪˈsɛm.bləns/The act of concealing or disguising one's true thoughts, feelings, or nature; a discrepancy between outward appearance and inner reality.
dissemble
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC2
/dɪˈsɛmbəl/To conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs by pretending or giving a false appearance.
dissembler
nounLow-frequency
/dɪˈsemblə(r)/A person who hides their true feelings, intentions, or beliefs through deception.
disseminate
verbverb-transitiveC1
/dɪˈsem.ɪ.neɪt/To spread or disperse information, knowledge, or ideas widely.
disseminated
adjectiveverbC1
/dɪˈsem.ɪ.neɪ.tɪd/Scattered or spread widely, especially (of information, ideas, or materials) distributed over a wide area or among many people.
disseminated sclerosis
nounC2
/dɪˌsɛm.ɪ.neɪ.tɪd skləˈrəʊ.sɪs/A medical condition where multiple scars form on the brain and spinal cord, interrupting nerve signals.
disseminating
verbC1
/dɪˈsem.ɪ.neɪ.tɪŋ/the act of spreading or distributing information, knowledge, or ideas widely to many people.
dissemination
nounC1
/dɪˌsɛm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/The act of spreading information, knowledge, or ideas widely to many people.
disseminator
nounC1
/dɪˈsem.ɪ.neɪ.tə/A person or thing that spreads information, knowledge, or ideas widely.
disseminule
nounVery Low
/dɪˈsɛm.ɪ.njuːl/A plant part, such as a seed, spore, or fruit, that is specialized for dispersal from the parent plant.
dissension
nounC1/C2
/dɪˈsenʃ(ə)n/Disagreement or argument, especially formal or prolonged conflict between groups or parties.
dissent
nounverbverb-intransitiveC1
/dɪˈsɛnt/To hold or express a different opinion; to disagree, especially with an official or majority view.
dissenter
nounC1
/dɪˈsɛntə(r)/A person who publicly disagrees with an accepted opinion, policy, or established authority, often on religious or political matters.
dissentient
adjectivenounC2 - Very low frequency, formal/literary
/dɪˈsɛnʃ(ə)nt/A person who opposes or disagrees with a majority opinion or official policy, especially in a formal context like a committee, jury, or religious body.

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