ontleden

Definitions of ontleden
  1. verb
    make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features
    synonyms: analyseren, anatomiseren
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    types:
    botaniseren
    collect and study plants
  2. verb
    cut open or cut apart
    synonyms: afbreken, openknippen, opensnijden
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    types:
    afbreken
    dissect in order to analyze
    type of:
    aansnijden, snijden
    separate with or as if with an instrument
  3. verb
    dissect in order to analyze
    synonyms: afbreken
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    type of:
    afbreken, openknippen, opensnijden
    cut open or cut apart
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