Prescind
/prɪˈsɪnd/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Focus Choice
Used when intentionally ignoring something to concentrate on something else.
In studying cultures, one might prescind from economic aspects to focus on social dynamics.
Pro Tip 2/3Academic Tone
Has a formal, scholarly sound and is less common in everyday speech.
This research will prescind from previous theories and propose a new model.
Pro Tip 3/3Selective Attention
Suggests a deliberate choice to ignore certain facts or aspects.
The committee decided to prescind from minor errors and focus on the main achievements.
Compare with
AbstractDetachDisregardExcludeIgnoreSeparate
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