C2 noun Neutral

anatomy

/əˈnæt.ə.mi/

The branch of science concerned with the physical structure of living organisms, typically revealed by dissection. Beyond biology, it refers to the detailed examination or analysis of the structure of any complex entity or event.

Beispiele

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1

I bought a book on human anatomy to better understand how my muscles work during exercise.

I bought a book on human anatomy to better understand how my muscles work during exercise.

2

The surgeon's profound knowledge of vascular anatomy was evident during the complex procedure.

The surgeon's profound knowledge of vascular anatomy was evident during the complex procedure.

3

The documentary was basically an anatomy of a failed relationship, showing every messy detail.

The documentary was basically an anatomy of a failed relationship, showing every messy detail.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
anatomy
Verb
anatomize
Adverb
anatomically
Adjektiv
anatomical
Verwandt
anatomist
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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Ana-' (up/through) and '-tomy' (to cut). You 'cut up' a specimen to see its 'anatomy.'

Schnelles Quiz

The detective's report was a meticulous _______ of the heist, breaking down every move the thieves made.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: anatomy

Beispiele

1

I bought a book on human anatomy to better understand how my muscles work during exercise.

everyday

I bought a book on human anatomy to better understand how my muscles work during exercise.

2

The surgeon's profound knowledge of vascular anatomy was evident during the complex procedure.

formal

The surgeon's profound knowledge of vascular anatomy was evident during the complex procedure.

3

The documentary was basically an anatomy of a failed relationship, showing every messy detail.

informal

The documentary was basically an anatomy of a failed relationship, showing every messy detail.

4

Comparative anatomy allows researchers to identify evolutionary links between disparate species.

academic

Comparative anatomy allows researchers to identify evolutionary links between disparate species.

5

The consultant provided a complete anatomy of the company's financial downfall during the meeting.

business

The consultant provided a complete anatomy of the company's financial downfall during the meeting.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
anatomy
Verb
anatomize
Adverb
anatomically
Adjektiv
anatomical
Verwandt
anatomist

Häufige Kollokationen

human anatomy human anatomy
comparative anatomy comparative anatomy
gross anatomy gross anatomy
detailed anatomy detailed anatomy
anatomical structure anatomical structure

Häufige Phrasen

anatomy of a [crime/scandal/failure]

anatomy of a [crime/scandal/failure]

gross anatomy

gross anatomy (study of visible structures)

in terms of anatomy

in terms of anatomy

Wird oft verwechselt mit

anatomy vs physiology

Anatomy refers to the physical structure of an organism, while physiology refers to the functions and processes of those structures.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'anatomy' when referring to the physical makeup of a body or when providing a granular, piece-by-piece breakdown of an abstract concept like a legal case or a business model.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'anatomy' when they mean 'physiology'; remember that anatomy is about where things are, while physiology is about what they do.

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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Ana-' (up/through) and '-tomy' (to cut). You 'cut up' a specimen to see its 'anatomy.'

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Greek word 'anatomē', meaning 'dissection', from 'ana-' (up) and 'temnein' (to cut).

Grammatikmuster

Usually uncountable when referring to the field of study Countable when referring to the specific structure of an individual organism Plural form: anatomies
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Kultureller Kontext

The study of anatomy has a rich cultural history in Western art, notably through the detailed anatomical sketches of Leonardo da Vinci during the Renaissance.

Schnelles Quiz

The detective's report was a meticulous _______ of the heist, breaking down every move the thieves made.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: anatomy

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