Scissile

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪsaɪl/

Definitions of scissile

adjective capable of being cut or divided with a sharp instrument

Example Sentences

A1 The scissile paper was easy to cut.

A2 She used scissile tools to create the craft project.

B1 The scissile fabric allowed for precise cutting.

B2 The surgeon used scissile instruments during the delicate operation.

C1 The scissile material was perfect for the intricate design.

C2 The artist's scissile skills were unmatched in the industry.

Examples of scissile in a Sentence

formal The scissile nature of the material allows for precise cutting.

informal These scissors are really sharp and scissile.

slang I need to borrow some scissile to cut this paper.

figurative The tension in the room was scissile, ready to be cut with a single word.

Grammatical Forms of scissile

• past tense: scissored
• plural: scissiles
• comparative: more scissile
• superlative: most scissile
• present tense: scissiles
• future tense: will scissile
• perfect tense: have scissiled
• continuous tense: is scissiling
• singular: scissile
• positive degree: scissile
• infinitive: to scissile
• gerund: scissiling
• participle: scissiled

Origin and Evolution of scissile

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'scissile' originated from the Latin word 'scissilis', which means 'able to be cut or divided'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'scissile' has retained its original meaning of being able to be cut or divided, but it is now primarily used in scientific contexts to describe materials that can be easily split or divided.