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Absciss

//ˈæb.sɪs// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of abscissa alt-of, alternative
Verb
  1. 1
    To cut off by abscission. transitive
  2. 2
    To separate (as a leaf from a twig) by abscission. intransitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin abscissa, feminine of abscissus, perfect passive participle of abscindō (“cut asunder”).

Etymology 2

Back-formation from abscission.

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