incisor — Any of the sharp, chisel-edged teeth at the front of the mouth, used for cutting food
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: Any of the sharp, chisel-edged teeth at the front of the mouth, used for cutting food
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈsaɪzər/
Example Sentences
- The vampire's fake incisors looked so realistic that everyone screamed at the Halloween party.
- The dentist explained that my incisors needed alignment to improve my bite.
- Beavers use their strong incisors like natural chainsaws to cut down trees.
incisor
NOUN[/ɪnˈsaɪzər/]
Any of the sharp, chisel-edged teeth at the front of the mouth, used for cutting food
The dentist points to the patient's sharp incisor on the X-ray screen.
The dental advisor checks the incisor through her visor!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'incidere', meaning 'to cut' or 'to bite'. The term aptly describes the function of these front teeth, which cut and slice food like a small blade.
Breakdown
in- (into) + cidere (cut) + -or (agent suffix, one who performs an action). The root cidere comes from caedere (to cut), describing a tooth that cuts into food.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The vampire's fake incisors looked so realistic that everyone screamed at the Halloween party.”
“The dentist explained that my incisors needed alignment to improve my bite.”
“Beavers use their strong incisors like natural chainsaws to cut down trees.”
“She accidentally chipped her incisor while trying to open a bottle with her teeth.”
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