incisure

in·cis·ure

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [in-sizh-er]
- /ɪnˈsɪʒ ər/
- /ɪnsˈɪʒə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-sizh-er]
- /ɪnˈsɪʒ ər/

Definitions of incisure word

noun incisure a notch, as in a bone or other structure. 1
noun incisure A deep indentation or notch in an edge or surface. 1
noun incisure an incision or notch in an organ or part 0
noun incisure (anatomy) a notch or indent. 0

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Origin of incisure

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

From the Latin word incīsūra, dating back to 1590-1600. See incise, -ure

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Parts of speech for Incisure

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exclamation

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incisure popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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