exsculptate

adjective

ex·​sculp·​tate

ekˈskəlpˌtāt

: having variable and irregular depressed lines that resemble sculptured work

Word History

Etymology

Latin exsculptus (past participle of exsculpere to carve out, from ex- ex- entry 1 + sculpere to carve) + English -ate

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