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- [in-sizh-uh n]
- /ɪnˈsɪʒ ən/
- /ɪnˈsɪʒ.ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-sizh-uh n]
- /ɪnˈsɪʒ ən/
Definitions of incision word
- noun incision a cut, gash, or notch. 1
- noun incision the act of incising. 1
- noun incision a cutting into, especially for surgical purposes. 1
- noun incision incisiveness; keenness. 1
- noun incision A surgical cut made in skin or flesh. 1
- noun incision deep cut 1
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Origin of incision
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin incīsiōn- (stem of incīsiō). See incise, -ion
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Parts of speech for Incision
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
incision popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
incision usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for incision
noun incision
- laceration — the result of lacerating; a rough, jagged tear.
- gash — a long, deep wound or cut; slash.
- pierce — to penetrate into or run through (something), as a sharp, pointed dagger, object, or instrument does.
- opening — an open or clear space.
- dissection — the act of dissecting.
Antonyms for incision
noun incision
- closing — The closing part of an activity or period of time is the final part of it.
- closure — The closure of a place such as a business or factory is the permanent ending of the work or activity there.
- solid — having three dimensions (length, breadth, and thickness), as a geometrical body or figure.
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