Circumcision

Pronunciation: /sɜːrkəmˈsɪʒən/

Definitions of circumcision

noun the removal of the foreskin of a male or the prepuce of the clitoris in a female

Example Sentences

A1 Circumcision is a common practice in some cultures.

A2 The doctor explained the benefits of circumcision to the parents.

B1 The decision to have a circumcision for their son was a difficult one for the parents.

B2 There are ongoing debates about the medical necessity of circumcision.

C1 The religious significance of circumcision varies among different faiths.

C2 The cultural implications of circumcision are deeply rooted in tradition.

Examples of circumcision in a Sentence

formal The parents decided to have their son undergo circumcision for cultural reasons.

informal My cousin just had a circumcision and he said it wasn't as bad as he thought.

slang I heard getting cut is a common practice in some cultures.

figurative The circumcision of the budget was necessary to allocate funds to more pressing needs.

Grammatical Forms of circumcision

• past tense: circumcised
• plural: circumcisions
• comparative: more circumcised
• superlative: most circumcised
• present tense: circumcises
• future tense: will circumcise
• perfect tense: has circumcised
• continuous tense: is circumcising
• singular: circumcision
• positive degree: circumcised
• infinitive: to circumcise
• gerund: circumcising
• participle: circumcised

Origin and Evolution of circumcision

First Known Use: 1200 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'circumcision' originates from the Latin word 'circumcisio', which is derived from the verb 'circumcidere' meaning 'to cut around'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'circumcision' has retained its original meaning of cutting around, specifically in reference to the removal of the foreskin in males. Over time, the word has become associated primarily with this surgical procedure in various cultures and religions.