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circumcised

Circumcised (adj) means having had the foreskin surgically removed, referring to a man or male infant. Example: “The baby boy was circumcised shortly after birth, in keeping with family tradition.”

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Having had the foreskin surgically removed, referring to a man or male infant.
"The baby boy was circumcised shortly after birth, in keeping with family tradition."

How to Use Circumcised

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In plain EnglishDescribes someone who has undergone circumcision, the surgical removal of the foreskin.

When to use it

A medical and religious term; used matter-of-factly rather than casually.

Word Forms

circumciseds plural

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “circumcised” mean?

The word “circumcised” means having had the foreskin surgically removed, referring to a man or male infant. In plain terms, describes someone who has undergone circumcision, the surgical removal of the foreskin.

How do you use “circumcised” in a sentence?

Here is “circumcised” used in a sentence: “The baby boy was circumcised shortly after birth, in keeping with family tradition.”

What is another word for “circumcised”?

Words with a similar meaning to “circumcised” include circed, clipped, cut, flayed, foreskinless and ringbarked.

What is the opposite of “circumcised”?

The opposite of “circumcised” — its antonyms — is uncircumcised.

What part of speech is “circumcised”?

“Circumcised” is an adjective.

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