Slice

Definition

The term "slice" refers to a thin, flat piece cut from something, or the action of cutting something into such pieces.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /slaɪs/
• Respelling: SLYSS

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /slaɪs/
• Respelling: SLYSS

Etymology

The word "slice" originates from the Old French "esclice," meaning "splinter or fragment," derived from the verb "esclicier" (to splinter). It is ultimately traced back to the Late Latin "excliciare," meaning "to tear out."

Derivatives

• Slicer (noun)
• Sliced (adjective/verb)
• Slicing (noun/verb)
• Sliceable (adjective)
• Reslice (verb)

Synonyms

• Piece
• Segment
• Portion

Antonyms

• Whole
• Chunk
• None

Usage

The term "slice" is often used in cooking, mathematics, and general discussions of division or segmentation. For example, "He took a slice of cake," or "She sliced the apple into thin pieces."

Related Terms

• Cut: To divide or make an incision.
• Chop: To cut into smaller pieces with repeated blows.
• Dice: To cut into small cubes.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A thin, flat piece cut from something larger:
  • Example: "He placed a slice of cheese on the bread."
• A portion or share of something:
  • Example: "She got a slice of the profits."
• A golf shot that curves unintentionally to the right (for right-handed players):
  • Example: "His slice sent the ball into the rough."

Verb

• To cut something into thin, flat pieces:
  • Example: "She sliced the tomato for the salad."
• To move or cut through something smoothly:
  • Example: "The boat sliced through the water."
• To cause a golf ball to curve unintentionally:
  • Example: "He accidentally sliced his drive."