Anatomisation

/əˌnætəmɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The process of dissecting, analyzing, or breaking something down into its component parts (British spelling).

Etymology

From 'anatomise' plus the suffix '-ation,' the British spelling of anatomization, referring to the act or process of anatomical analysis.

Kelly Says

The anatomisation of a Shakespeare play—breaking it into scenes, character motivations, and literary devices—lets readers appreciate layers of meaning invisible at first glance.

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