Definition

To cut or carve into a surface using a sharp tool.

Example

The artist decided to incise a beautiful pattern into the stone.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see the new art piece in the gallery?

Yeah, it's amazing how they incise the designs into the wood.

I know, right? It must take a lot of skill to incise like that.

Definitely, I could never be that precise!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Incise → It is formed from "in-" (meaning into) and "caedere" (meaning to cut). The word "incise" means to cut into something, often used in the context of engraving or carving.

Memory Tip

Think of cutting "into" something — "in-" means into, and "caedere" means to cut. This helps you remember that incise means to cut into.

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