First Known Use: 1864
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vivisect
verb viv·i·sect \ˈvi-və-ˌsekt\
Definition of VIVISECT
transitive verb
: to perform vivisection on : subject to vivisection
intransitive verb
: to practice vivisection
— viv·i·sec·tor \-ˌsek-tər\ noun
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Origin of VIVISECT
back-formation from vivisection
Rhymes with VIVISECT
acrolect, architect, birth defect, circumspect, deselect, dialect, disaffect, disconnect, disinfect, disrespect, edge effect, genuflect, grapholect, incorrect, indirect, in effect, intellect, interject, intersect, introject, introspect, lake effect, misdirect, preselect, re-collect, recollect, redirect, reelect, resurrect, retrospect, self-respect, side effect, turtlenecked
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