English Explanatory Dictionary

abscise

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To cut off.
  2. To separate by means of abscission; to shed or drop off.

Pronunciation

/əbˈsaɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-abscise.wav /æbˈsaɪz/

Word forms

abscise abscises abscising abscised

Etymology

From Latin abscīsus, perfect passive participle of abscīdō (“cut off”); formed from abs- + caedō (“cut”).

Derived words

abscisic
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