prescind

[ pri-sind ]

verb (used with object)
  1. to separate or single out in thought; abstract.

  2. to cut off, terminate, or remove.

verb (used without object)
  1. to withdraw one's attention (usually followed by from).

  2. to turn aside in thought.

Origin of prescind

1
First recorded in 1630–40, prescind is from the Latin word praescindere to cut off in front. See pre-, rescind

Other words from prescind

  • un·pre·scind·ed, adjective

Words Nearby prescind

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British Dictionary definitions for prescind

prescind

/ (prɪˈsɪnd) /


verbrare
  1. (intr usually foll by from) to withdraw attention (from something)

  2. (tr) to isolate, remove, or separate, as for special consideration

Origin of prescind

1
C17: from Late Latin praescindere to cut off in front, from Latin prae before + scindere to split

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