abscission

The story

1. Latin · learned borrowing fromabscissiō
2. English todayabscission

From Latin abscissiō, from abscindō (“to cut, to tear”).

First known use, by meaning

• Attested only in the mid 17ᵗʰ century. The state of being cut off.
• First attested in the late 19ᵗʰ century. The natural separation of a part at a predetermined location, such as a leaf at the base of the petiole.