verb
- to cut off abruptly or prematurely; to abstract or consider apart from something else
Usage: formal; philosophical
Examples
- The philosopher prescinds from all empirical considerations in his argument.
- She prescinds the ethical questions from the practical concerns.
- The theory prescinds from historical context to focus on universal principles.
- He prescinds personal feelings when making business decisions.
- The analysis prescinds from cultural differences to examine core similarities.