Scissure

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪʒər/

Definitions of scissure

noun a long narrow opening or crack

Example Sentences

A1 I accidentally created a scissure in my paper while cutting it.

A2 The earthquake caused a scissure in the ground, splitting it open.

B1 The scissure in the relationship between the two friends was irreparable.

B2 The scissure in the rock formation revealed layers of different minerals.

C1 The scissure in the political party led to a major split in their ideologies.

C2 The scissure in the fabric of society was evident in the growing divide between the rich and the poor.

Examples of scissure in a Sentence

formal The scissure in the rock formation was caused by years of erosion.

informal I accidentally dropped the glass and it shattered into a scissure.

slang I can't believe he scissured his pants trying to climb that fence.

figurative There was a scissure in their friendship that could not be repaired.

Grammatical Forms of scissure

• past tense: scissured
• plural: scissures
• comparative: more scissure
• superlative: most scissure
• present tense: scissures
• future tense: will scissure
• perfect tense: have scissured
• continuous tense: is scissuring
• singular: scissure
• positive degree: scissure
• infinitive: to scissure
• gerund: scissuring
• participle: scissuring

Origin and Evolution of scissure

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'scissure' originated from the Latin word 'scissura', which means a cleft or split.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'scissure' has retained its original meaning of a narrow opening or crack, often used in a medical or geological context. However, it is less commonly used in modern language compared to synonyms like 'fissure' or 'crevice'.