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