Incisor: meaning, definitions and examples

Medical or dental contexts, scientific literature, or when specifically referring to the type of tooth located in the front of the mouth.

• The dentist noted that the patient's incisor was chipped and required a filling.
• Human incisors are designed for cutting food.

Everyday conversation or non-technical contexts when referring to the visible teeth at the front of the mouth.

• She has a missing front tooth after the accident.
• He is self-conscious about the gap between his front teeth.

This repetition of 'incisor' is likely an error. The context and examples would be the same as provided for the first instance.

• The doctor explained that the incisor was slightly chipped.
• In mammals, the incisor teeth are located at the front of the mouth.

This term can be used in a descriptive or informal context to describe the sharp, chisel-like shape of the front teeth. It is often used in discussions about the function or shape of these teeth.

• Her chisel teeth made it easier for her to bite through tough foods.
• You can see the chisel tooth clearly in the skull of the beaver.