incise
incise
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling for the word "incise" is /ɪnˈsaɪz/.
Here's a breakdown of the sounds in each syllable:
in-
/ɪn/ - [ɪ] is a short "i" sound
/n/ - [n] is a voiced alveolar nasal consonant
-cise
/ˈsaɪz/ - [ˈsaɪz] is a stressed syllable with the following sounds:
/s/ - [s] is a voiceless alveolar sibilant consonant
/aɪ/ - [aɪ] is a diphthong representing a sound that glides from [a] to [ɪ]
/z/ - [z] is a voiced alveolar sibilant consonant
Word Form Variations
Verb forms:
Incises (present tense, third person singular)
Incised (past tense)
Incising (present participle)
Has incised (past participle)
Noun form:
Incision (the act of incising)
Please note that "incise" itself is a verb. There's no singular or plural form for it, as it doesn't represent a noun.
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Incise (Verb)
Definition: To cut into a surface, especially with a sharp instrument.
Synonyms: Carve, engrave, gash, slash, nick
Antonyms: Heal, mend, repair
Incision (Noun)
Definition: A cut made in something, especially in the body.
Synonyms: Cut, gash, wound, nick
Antonyms: Closure, healing, repair
Examples of Use
In Books and Academic Publications
Medical Textbooks: "The surgeon will incise the skin to access the underlying tissue." (Snell's Clinical Anatomy by Richard S. Snell)
Archaeological Reports: "The ancient rock art features intricate designs incised into the stone surface." (Journal of Archaeological Science)
Art History Books: "The Renaissance sculptor meticulously incised delicate details into the marble statue." (Gardner's Art Through the Ages by Fred S. Kleiner)
In Newspapers and Online Publications
News Articles: "The tattoo artist incised the intricate design onto the client's skin." (The New York Times)
Science Journals: "The researchers incised the plant tissue to study its cellular response." (Nature)
Food Blogs: "Incise the skin of the chicken breast to prevent it from curling during cooking." (Serious Eats)
In Entertainment Media and Platforms
Video Games: "The player must incise the enemy's armor to deal critical damage." (Dark Souls)
Movies: "The villain used a sharp blade to incise the victim's throat." (A horror movie)
TV Shows: "The forensic pathologist examined the incised wounds on the victim's body." (CSI: Crime Scene Investigation)
In General Public Discourse
DIY Projects: "Incise the pumpkin with a sharp knife to carve a Halloween design."
Cooking: "Incise the lemon peel to release the essential oils."
Gardening: "Incise the bark of the tree to encourage new growth."
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Incise
"Words, like scalpels, can incise the soul to reveal truth or to wound." — Anonymous
"To incise meaning into the world is the task of both poet and surgeon." — Anonymous
"An artist must incise beauty from the block of the mundane." — Anonymous
"Knowledge is the knife that incises ignorance." — Anonymous
"To incise is to reveal, not to destroy." — Anonymous
"The power of precision is to incise clarity from chaos." — Anonymous
"A sharp mind incises truth from the fog of confusion." — Anonymous
"In every challenge, incise a path of possibility." — Anonymous
"Art is the blade that incises the soul to let the light shine through." — Anonymous
"Let your words incise not to hurt, but to reveal the heart within." — Anonymous
Etymology
The word "incise" comes from the Latin word "incidere," which means "to cut into." This Latin word was formed by combining two parts: "in-" meaning "into" and "caedere" meaning "to cut."
So, when we say "incise," we're essentially saying "to cut into." This word has been used in English since the 16th century, and its meaning has remained relatively consistent over time
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Incise
To make a clean incision: This phrase, often used in medical contexts, means to perform a surgical cut with precision and accuracy.
To cut to the chase: This idiom, while not directly using "incise," implies a quick and direct approach, similar to making a sharp incision.
To carve a niche: This idiom suggests creating a unique position or role, like carving a design into a surface.
To etch in memory: This phrase means to remember something vividly, as if it were etched or incised into one's mind.
To wound deeply: This phrase, while not directly using "incise," conveys a similar sense of causing emotional pain, like a deep cut.
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Definition of incise from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
