Dissever: meaning, definitions and examples
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dissever
[ dɪˈsɛvər ]
cut apart
Dissever means to separate or divide something into parts. It often implies breaking a bond or connection that existed previously. This can refer to physical objects as well as abstract concepts such as relationships or agreements. The term is less commonly used in modern English, often found in literary or formal contexts.
Synonyms
detach, disconnect, divide, separate, split
Examples of usage
- The storm dissevered the power lines.
- They decided to dissever their partnership after years of collaboration.
- The artist's vision was to dissever traditional forms.
- The surgeon dissevered the tissue carefully during the operation.
Translations
Translations of the word "dissever" in other languages:
🇵🇹 dividir
🇮🇳 विभाजित करना
🇩🇪 trennen
🇮🇩 memisahkan
🇺🇦 розділяти
🇵🇱 rozdzielić
🇯🇵 分離する
🇫🇷 diviser
🇪🇸 dividir
🇹🇷 ayırmak
🇰🇷 분리하다
🇸🇦 فصل
🇨🇿 oddělit
🇸🇰 oddeliť
🇨🇳 分开
🇸🇮 ločiti
🇮🇸 skilja
🇰🇿 бөлу
🇬🇪 გამყოფი
🇦🇿 ayırmaq
🇲🇽 dividir
Etymology
The word 'dissever' originated in the Middle English period, derived from the Old French 'dessevrer', which means 'to separate'. 'Dessevrer' further comes from the Latin 'dissecare', meaning 'to cut apart'. The 'dis-' prefix indicates a removal or reversal, while 'sever' relates to cutting or dividing. Over the centuries, 'dissever' has been used in various contexts, often implying a more forceful or definitive separation than simply 'separate'. Although its usage has declined in contemporary English, it retains a place in literary and formal writing, particularly when describing profound separations or divisions.