scarification

noun
UK: /ˌskærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
US: /ˌskærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

  1. The act of cutting or scratching the skin in a pattern.

    1. Scarification is a body modification technique.
    2. The museum displayed tools used for scarification rituals among various tribes.

  2. A mark or scar resulting from the act of cutting or scratching the skin.

    1. The scarification was a sign of bravery.
    2. Each scarification told a story of initiation and resilience within the tribe.

  3. The process of weakening a seed's coat to promote germination.

    1. Scarification helps seeds sprout faster.
    2. Agricultural scarification techniques have boosted crop yields across the region.

Synonyms

cutting abrasion etching
scarification transitive-verb

  1. To create patterns by cutting or scratching the skin (used rarely).

    1. They scarification their bodies.
    2. Some cultures scarification as a form of artistic expression and cultural identity.

  2. To weaken the coat of a seed to help it germinate (used rarely).

    1. We scarification the seeds before planting.
    2. The farmer must carefully scarification the seeds to increase germination rates.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "scarification" in English means: The act of cutting or scratching the skin in a pattern., A mark or scar resulting from the act of cutting or scratching the skin., The process of weakening a seed's coat to promote germination..

The phonetic transcription of "scarification" is /ˌskærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌskærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "scarification": cutting, abrasion, etching.

Example usage of "scarification": "Scarification is a body modification technique.". More examples on the page.