incised

[ɪnˈsaɪzd]
adjective/verb (past participle)
incisado/inciso
1. Cut into a surface with a sharp tool; made by cutting or engraving
The artist created an incised pattern on the wooden panel.
O artista criou um padrão incisado no painel de madeira.
2. Having a sharp, clear edge or outline; sharply defined
The incised details of the sculpture were remarkable.
Os detalhes incisados da escultura eram notáveis.
3. In botany, having a deeply cut or notched margin
The incised leaves of the plant are distinctive.
As folhas incisadas da planta são distintas.
4. Past tense of incise: to make a cut with a sharp instrument
The surgeon incised the skin carefully during the procedure.
O cirurgião incisou a pele cuidadosamente durante o procedimento.
The term 'incised' is primarily used in medical, artistic, and botanical contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In surgery, 'incisão' and 'incisado' are standard terminology. In art and archaeology, it describes decorative cutting techniques that are valued in traditional craftsmanship.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
carvedengravedcutetchedsharpdefined
Antonyms / Antônimos
bluntsmoothroundedindistinct

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
incisado
Most common term in medical and artistic contexts
General Brazilian
inciso
Alternative form, less frequently used in modern Portuguese
Portugal
incisado
Used similarly to Brazilian Portuguese in medical terminology
Technical/Medical
cortado
Simpler alternative in everyday context

Related Words

inciseincisionincisivecarveengraveetch

Related Idioms & Phrases

incised wound
incised decoration
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