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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

amputate

/æmˈpyuːteɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does amputate mean?

verb

To remove a limb or part of the body, either surgically or through injury. To cut off or remove something, such as a part of a machine or a branch of a company.

Example

"The doctor had to amputate the patient's leg to save their life."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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