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Definition of prescind - 2 dictionary results

pre⋅scind

[pri-sind]
–verb (used with object)
1. to separate or single out in thought; abstract.
2. to cut off, terminate, or remove.
–verb (used without object)
3. to withdraw one's attention (usually fol. by from).
4. to turn aside in thought.

Origin:
1630–40; < L praescindere to cut off in front. See pre-, rescind
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pre·scind   (prĭ-sĭnd')   
v.   pre·scind·ed, pre·scind·ing, pre·scinds

v.   tr.
To separate or divide in thought; consider individually.
v.   intr.
To withdraw one's attention.

[Latin praescindere, to cut off in front : prae-, pre- + scindere, to cut off, split; see skei- in Indo-European roots.]
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