Incisor

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsaɪzər/

Definitions of incisor

noun a narrow-edged tooth at the front of the mouth, adapted for cutting

Example Sentences

A1 My incisor is hurting because I bit into something hard.

A2 The dentist had to remove my damaged incisor.

B1 She used her incisor to tear open the packaging.

B2 The incisor is one of the front teeth used for cutting food.

C1 The incisor plays a crucial role in the initial stages of digestion.

C2 The incisor is a vital component of the dental structure, responsible for cutting and biting.

Examples of incisor in a Sentence

formal The incisor is one of the front teeth in the human mouth.

informal I chipped my incisor while biting into a hard candy.

slang That incisor is looking sharp, dude!

figurative His incisor-like wit cut through the tension in the room.

Grammatical Forms of incisor

• past tense: incised
• plural: incisors
• comparative: more incisive
• superlative: most incisive
• present tense: incises
• future tense: will incise
• perfect tense: has incised
• continuous tense: is incising
• singular: incisor
• positive degree: incisive
• infinitive: incise
• gerund: incising
• participle: incising

Origin and Evolution of incisor

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'incisor' comes from the Latin word 'incisus', which means 'cut into'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to cutting teeth, the term 'incisor' has evolved to also describe tools or instruments used for cutting or incising, as well as certain animals with prominent front teeth.