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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

Synonyms

All synonyms

abscissaabscissa

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

Back-formation from abscission.

Related phrases

absciss layer

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