English Explanatory Dictionary

abscind

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To cut off.

Pronunciation

/əbˈsɪnd/ /æbˈsɪnd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-abscind.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-abscind2.wav

Word forms

abscind abscinds abscinding abscinded

Etymology

From Latin abscindere (“cut off”), from ab (“from, away from”) + scindō (“cut, rend”).

Related words

rescind abscission abscissa
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