Word: incisors

Associations

Incisors are a type of teeth in your mouth. They are sharp and are used for cutting food.

• Incisors are the front teeth in your mouth. They help you bite into apples and other fruits.
• When you eat sandwiches, your incisors are important for biting into the bread.
• Children often lose their baby incisors, which makes space for adult incisors to grow in.

The synonym for incisors is "cutting teeth," but incisors are specifically the front teeth; other cutting teeth can include canines, located next to incisors.

Substitution

Other words or phrases related to incisors include "teeth," "canines," and "molars."

• "Teeth" is a general term that describes all types of teeth in the mouth.
• "Canines" refer to the pointed teeth next to incisors, which help tear food, while "molars" are the flat teeth at the back, used for grinding food.

Deconstruction

The word "incisor" comes from Latin "incidere," which means "to cut." It has a root: "cis," which means "cut." There is no prefix or suffix in this case. The historical context shows that incisors are called this because they are designed for cutting food effectively.

Inquiry

• Can you think of a time when you needed to bite into something hard? How did your incisors help you?
• What is your favorite food that you use your incisors to eat?
• Why do you think it’s important to take care of your incisors compared to other teeth?