Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
subincise
verb
suhb-ihn-sahys
Definition
To cut or divide partially; to alter or modify slightly.
Examples
- The botanist decided to subincise the leaves to promote better growth.
- In ancient surgical practices, doctors would sometimes subincise a wound for healing purposes.
Meaning
The act of making a cut that does not completely sever something, often used in a specific context like botany or anatomy.
Synonyms
- partial cut
- incise
- slit
