(Greek/Latin Roots) SECT = cut; seperate

bisect (v)

to cut into two pieces

dissect (v)

to cut apart for the purpose of investigation

insect (n)

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

section (n)

a separate part of something

sector (n)

a separate part of a society, group, or area

sectional (n)

a couch that is made up of separate pieces

transect (v)

to cut across something

trisect (v)

to cut into three separate pieces

vivisection (n)

the act of performing surgery on living animals; medical research that involves cutting into living animals to study organs, tissues, or diseases

sect

cut; separate