circumcised
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /sɜːrkəmˈsaɪzd/
KK: /sɜrˈkʌmˌsaɪzd/
adjective
Definition
Referring to someone who has had the foreskin of the penis removed through a surgical procedure.
Example
Many cultures practice circumcision for religious or health reasons, resulting in circumcised males.
Conversation
Did you know some people prefer to have their sons circumcised?
Yeah, I've heard that can be a cultural choice for many families.
I wonder what factors they consider when making that decision.
It probably varies a lot, but health reasons often play a big role.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
trimmed
cut
removed
Antonyms
intact
uncut
whole
verb
Definition
To remove the skin covering the tip of the penis, usually for religious or medical reasons.
Example
He was circumcised shortly after birth as part of a cultural tradition.
Tense Forms
Past: circumcised
Past Participle: circumcised
Conversation
Did you know that my brother was circumcised when he was a baby?
Really? I didn't know that was common in your family.
Yeah, it's something our parents decided for health reasons.
Root Explanation
Circumcised is formed from "circum-" (meaning around) and "caedere" (meaning to cut). The word describes the act of cutting around, specifically referring to the surgical removal of the foreskin from the penis.
Memory Tip
Think of 'cutting around' ('circum-') something, which helps you remember that 'circumcised' refers to the act of cutting around the foreskin.
Visually Confused Words
uncircumcised