Cuticle

Pronunciation: /ˈkjuːtɪkəl/

Definitions of cuticle

noun the layer of dead skin at the base of a fingernail or toenail

Example Sentences

A1 The cuticle is the outer layer of skin on your fingers.

A2 It is important to moisturize your cuticles to keep them healthy.

B1 The nail technician carefully pushed back the cuticle before applying polish.

B2 Regular manicures can help prevent dry, cracked cuticles.

C1 She applied a cuticle oil to nourish and soften her cuticles.

C2 The spa offers a deluxe treatment that includes a cuticle massage.

Examples of cuticle in a Sentence

formal The cuticle is the outer layer of skin that protects the nail bed.

informal I need to moisturize my cuticles to prevent them from drying out.

slang I accidentally cut my cuticle while trimming my nails.

figurative She had a thick emotional cuticle that prevented her from getting too close to anyone.

Grammatical Forms of cuticle

• past tense: cut
• plural: cuticles
• comparative: more cuticular
• superlative: most cuticular
• present tense: cuticles
• future tense: will cuticle
• perfect tense: have cuticled
• continuous tense: is cuticling
• singular: cuticle
• positive degree: cuticle
• infinitive: to cuticle
• gerund: cuticling
• participle: cuticled

Origin and Evolution of cuticle

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'cuticle' originated from the Latin word 'cuticula', which means 'skin' or 'outer covering'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the outer layer of skin, the term 'cuticle' evolved to also describe the outer layer of certain organisms like insects and plants. In modern usage, 'cuticle' commonly refers to the thin outer layer of the skin surrounding the edges of nails.