Words Containing SECT

236 words contain SECT anywhere. Scores range up to 37 points (HYPOPHYSECTOMY), averaging 16.2 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.

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Opposed to vivisection.

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To divide into two equal parts.

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Past tense of BISECT.

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Present participle of BISECT.

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The act of dividing something into two equal parts.

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Relating to or obtained by dividing something into two parts.

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By dividing into two equal parts.

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Plural of BISECTION.

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A line dividing something into two equal parts.

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Plural of BISECTOR.

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Lines or planes that divide something into two equal parts.

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A line that bisects the angle between optic axes in a biaxial crystal.

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Third-person singular present tense of BISECT.

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Following as a natural consequence or result.

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Plural of CONSECTARY.

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A logical deduction or consequence.

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To cut apart and examine the structure of an organism.

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Past tense of DISSECT.

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Capable of being dissected.

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Present participle of DISSECT.

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Plural of DISSECTING.

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The act of cutting apart for examination.

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Plural of DISSECTION.

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Tending to separate or analyze.

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A person who dissects.

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Plural of DISSECTOR.

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Third-person singular present tense of DISSECT.

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To remove by cutting out.

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Past tense of EXSECT.

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Present participle of EXSECT.

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Surgical removal of a part, especially of bone near a joint.

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Plural of EXSECTION.

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Third-person singular present tense of EXSECT.

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Plural of GLOSSECTOMY.

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Surgical removal of part or all of the tongue.

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Surgical removal of the pituitary gland.

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A small arthropod with six legs and typically wings.

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Relating to insects.

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Plural of insectarium.

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Plural of INSECTARY.

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A place where live insects are kept and exhibited.

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Plural of INSECTARIUM.

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A place for keeping live insects.

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Relating to or resembling insects.

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Related to or used for killing insects.

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In a manner that kills insects.

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A substance used to kill insects.

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Plural of INSECTICIDE.

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Shaped like an insect.

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A substance that repels insects.

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Plural of INSECTIFUGE.

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Of or pertaining to insects.

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A cut or incision into something.

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Plural of INSECTION.

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An animal that feeds mainly on insects.

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Plural of INSECTIVORE.

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Feeding on insects, as many animals and plants do.

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Plural of INSECTOLOGY.

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A scientist who studies insects.

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Plural of INSECTOLOGIST.

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How many words containing sect are there?

There are 236 words containing sect.

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What is the highest-scoring word contain SECT anywhere?

HYPOPHYSECTOMY scores 37 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.