subincision

sub·in·ci·sion

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suhb-in-sizh-uh n]
- /ˌsʌb ɪnˈsɪʒ ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suhb-in-sizh-uh n]
- /ˌsʌb ɪnˈsɪʒ ən/

Definitions of subincision word

noun subincision the slitting of the underside of the penis to the urethra, performed as a puberty rite among some tribal peoples, especially in Australia. 1
noun subincision a rite or ritual involving the cutting of the urethra in males 0
noun subincision the practice, as among Australian Aboriginal peoples, of slitting the underside of the penis all or part of the length of the urethra as a puberty rite 0

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Origin of subincision

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900; sub- + incision

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Parts of speech for Subincision

noun

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preposition

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exclamation

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subincision popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

subincision usage trend in Literature

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