Abscise

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /É™bˈsaɪz/
• US IPA: /æbˈsaɪz/

Origin

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

Verb

1. (transitive) To cut off. First attested in the early 17^th century.

1. (intransitive, botany) To separate by means of abscission; to shed or drop off. First attested in the early 20^th century.

Anagrams

• scabies