/ˈdɪsˌskɛtɪv/ Dis-set-iv

Definitions

1. adjective

tending to break apart or analyze into parts

“The critical and dissective approach to literature helped me gain a deeper understanding of the novel.”

2. noun

a person who dissects or analyzes things in a critical way

“As a skilled artist and a dissective critic, she was known for her insightful reviews of contemporary art.”