prescind (redirected from prescinded)

pre·scind  (pr-snd)

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.

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

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prescind [prɪˈsɪnd]

vb Rare

1. (intr; usually foll by from) to withdraw attention (from something)

2. (tr) to isolate, remove, or separate, as for special consideration

[from Late Latin praescindere to cut off in front, from Latin prae before + scindere to split]