Pronunciation: /æbˈsaɪzd/
verb to separate or detach by cutting or pruning
A1 The leaves abscised from the tree in the fall.
A2 The flowers abscised from the plant after the season ended.
B1 The branches abscised due to strong winds during the storm.
B2 The ripe fruit abscised from the tree and fell to the ground.
C1 The surgeon carefully abscised the tumor from the patient's body.
C2 The artist abscised the unwanted parts of the sculpture to create a masterpiece.
adjective having been cut off or removed
A1 The abscised leaves littered the ground.
A2 The abscised branches were piled up for disposal.
B1 The abscised flowers were collected for composting.
B2 The abscised fruit was gathered for examination.
C1 The abscised plant parts were carefully studied for research purposes.
C2 The abscised leaves showed signs of disease upon closer inspection.
formal The leaves abscised from the tree in preparation for winter.
informal The tree dropped its leaves in the fall.
slang The tree shed its leaves like it was nobody's business.
figurative She abscised herself from toxic relationships to focus on self-care.
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