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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
Learner’s notesIn 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.
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Rhymes for circumcised
raised
poised
advised
bruised
promised
baptised
apprised
despised
surprised
exercised
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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.
