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.

prescind

/ prɪˈsɪnd /

verb

1. intrusually foll byfrom to withdraw attention (from something)
2. tr to isolate, remove, or separate, as for special consideration

Other Words From

• unpre·scinded adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of prescind¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of prescind¹

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