Incise
Verb
Definition: To cut into or engrave a surface.
Synonyms: Carve, Etch, Engrave
Antonyms: Fill, Smooth
Examples:
- The artist incised intricate designs onto the metal plate.
- The surgeon incised the patient's skin to access the tumor.
Mnemonics:
- "In" sounds like "in," imagining cutting into something.
- Think of an incision made during surgery.
Etymology:
Origin:
Latin "incidere" meaning "to cut into"
Historical Usage:The word dates back to the mid-16th century and has been used consistently in the sense of cutting or engraving a surface.
Related Idioms:
Idiom:
"Incised letters"
Explanation:Refers to letters or characters that are cut or engraved into a surface.
Misconceptions:
Misconception:
Confusing 'incise' with 'excise.'
Explanation:'Incise' means to cut into or engrave, while 'excise' means to cut out or remove. These words have different meanings and usage.