incision
6 synonyms for incision, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A cut made into something, especially into the body during surgery.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
surgical incision
How to use incision
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
make an incision
surgical incision
small incision
Etymology
From Late Latin incisio, from incidō, "to cut into" (in- + caedō, "to cut").
Full origin of incision →Frequently asked questions
What does “incision” mean?
The word “incision” means a cut made into something, especially into the body during surgery. In plain terms, a surgical or deliberate cut.
How do you pronounce “incision”?
“Incision” is pronounced ihn-SIH-zhuhn (/ɪnˈsɪʒən/ in IPA).
How do you use “incision” in a sentence?
Here is “incision” used in a sentence: “The surgeon made a small incision just below the ribs.”
What part of speech is “incision”?
“Incision” is a noun.
Where does the word “incision” come from?
The word “incision” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin incisio, from incidō, "to cut into" (in- + caedō, "to cut").
