Past tense of circumcise
regular verb
The past tense of circumcise is circumcised. The past participle is also circumcised.
Forms of circumcise
| Base form (V1) | circumcise /ˈsəːkəmsʌɪz/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | circumcised |
| Past participle (V3) | circumcised |
| Present participle | circumcising |
| Third person singular | circumcises |
Circumcised in a sentence
- “It means our willies aren't circumcised,” he explained.2013, Ellen Datlow, Hauntings, →ISBN, page 155. From the entry cavalier
- Notice that many of the pro-circers completely deny the feelings of men who have been circumcised and regret that fact.1999 February 8, Dawson William, “Re: 4skin mythology 5”, in alt.circumcision (Usenet). From the entry pro-circer
- “I told the officials we are Christian,” she continued, “but it wasn't enough to dissuade the magistrate from requiring that you be circumcised."2022 March 8, Mariam Ibraheem, Eugene Bach, Shackled: One Woman's Dramatic Triumph Over Persecution, Gender Abuse, and a Death Sentence…. From the entry khafd
- Her husband was circumcised, and his family was very pro-circ — not for any religious reason, they just "thought it looked better."2012, Willow Yamauchi, Bad Mommy, Insomniac Press, →ISBN, page 70. From the entry pro-circ
- Sensing victory, the pro-circ enthusiasts gleefully chirped it meant that “circumcised men have more fun,” are more creative, and have a more expansive libido.2002, Terri Hamilton, Skin Flutes & Velvet Gloves: A Collection of Facts and Fancies, Legends and Oddities About the Body's Private Parts…. From the entry pro-circ
Meaning of circumcise
- verb To surgically remove the foreskin (prepuce) from the penis of.
- verb To surgically remove the clitoris (clitoridectomy), clitoral hood, or labia.
- verb To trim off the portion of the barrel liner of a large-caliber naval gun that protrudes from the end of the barrel as a result of the liner slowly stretching from prolonged fire.
Questions about the past tense of circumcise
- What is the past tense of circumcise?
- The past tense of circumcise is circumcised.
- What is the past participle of circumcise?
- The past participle of circumcise is circumcised.
- Is circumcise a regular or irregular verb?
- Circumcise is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
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