amputate
1 synonym for amputate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To surgically remove all or part of a limb or other body part.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
cut off
How to use amputate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
amputate a limb
forced to amputate
Etymology
From Latin amputare, "to cut away, prune" — originally used for trimming trees before it took on its modern surgical sense.
Full origin of amputate →Frequently asked questions
What does “amputate” mean?
The word “amputate” means to surgically remove all or part of a limb or other body part. In plain terms, to cut off a body part, usually surgically, often to stop the spread of injury or infection.
How do you pronounce “amputate”?
“Amputate” is pronounced AMP-yuu-tayt (/ˈæmpjʊteɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “amputate” in a sentence?
Here is “amputate” used in a sentence: “Surgeons had to amputate his leg below the knee after the accident.”
What part of speech is “amputate”?
“Amputate” is a verb.
Where does the word “amputate” come from?
The word “amputate” comes from Latin. From Latin amputare, "to cut away, prune" — originally used for trimming trees before it took on its modern surgical sense.
