noun

scarring

Scarring (noun) means a mark or marks left on skin or tissue after healing; the process of forming such marks. Example: “The burn left visible scarring on her forearm.”

noun

A mark or marks left on skin or tissue after healing; the process of forming such marks.

"The burn left visible scarring on her forearm."

How to use scarring

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe mark left behind after a wound heals, or the process of that mark forming.

Common pairings

minimal scarring scar tissue formation

Word forms

scarrings plural

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The burn left visible _____ on her forearm.

Rhymes for scarring

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Frequently asked questions

What does “scarring” mean?

The word “scarring” means a mark or marks left on skin or tissue after healing; the process of forming such marks. In plain terms, the mark left behind after a wound heals, or the process of that mark forming.

How do you use “scarring” in a sentence?

Here is “scarring” used in a sentence: “The burn left visible scarring on her forearm.”

What part of speech is “scarring”?

“Scarring” is a noun.

What is the meaning of scarring?

"scarring" (noun) means a mark or marks left on skin or tissue after healing; the process of forming such marks.