incisor

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Noun — An incisor is one of the narrow, flat-edged teeth at the front of the mouth, used for cutting rather than grinding.

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front incisor upper incisors chipped incisor incisor teeth

It is a standard anatomical term, used in both everyday and clinical speech.

Etymology

Incisor came into English from New Latin incisor, itself built on the Latin verb incidere, meaning to cut into. The agent-noun ending, roughly meaning one who or that which does something, was added to give the sense of a tooth that cuts.

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Frequently asked questions

How many incisors do humans have?

Adults have four incisors in each jaw, making eight in total, positioned at the front between the canine teeth.

What is the difference between an incisor and a canine tooth?

Incisors sit at the very front of the mouth and are shaped for cutting food, while canines sit next to them and are more pointed, suited to gripping and tearing.

What is the incisor used for?

It is used mainly for biting and cutting food into smaller pieces before the back teeth grind it.

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