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amputation

/ˌæm.pjʊˈteɪ.ʃən/
am · pu · ta · tion
Plural:amputations
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Adjective:amputational
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amputation Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The surgical or traumatic removal of a limb, digit, or other projecting part of the body.

Example

"Advances in modern vascular medicine have significantly reduced the need for lower-limb amputation among diabetic patients."

2

The drastic cutting away or elimination of an integral part of a whole, such as a section of a text, organization, or budget.

Example

"The editor's ruthless amputation of the final three chapters streamlined the novel's pacing."

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• Rhymes for amputation

• Nearby Words

ampoule
ampule
amputate
amputation
amputator
amputee
amritsar

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from French 'amputation' or directly from Latin 'amputatio', from the verb 'amputare' ('to lop off or prune away'), formed from 'amb-' ('around') and 'putare' ('to prune, cleanse, or reckon').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Amputation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/amputation
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