Incisor

usgb/ɪnˈsaɪzər/
noun

A type of tooth that is sharp and used for cutting food. Humans have four on the top and four on the bottom at front of the mouth.

His incisor was chipped after he bit down on a hard candy.
Visual representation of "incisor" - A type of tooth that is sharp and used for cutting food. Humans have four on the top and four on the bottom at front of the mouth.

Often appears as...

  • front incisor
  • upper incisor
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Location Specific

The word 'incisor' refers specifically to front teeth, not molars or canines.

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He used his incisors, not his molars, to bite into the apple.
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Function Clue

'Incisor' comes from a Latin word meaning 'to cut', explaining their use in biting and slicing food.

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Rabbits rely on their sharp incisors to cut through vegetation.
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Common Confusion

Don't confuse 'incisor' with 'wisdom tooth', which is a type of molar.

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His incisors were perfectly aligned, unlike his troublesome wisdom teeth.
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