v., -scind·ed, -scind·ing, -scinds. v.tr.
To separate or divide in thought; consider individually.
v.intr.To withdraw one's attention.
[Latin praescindere, to cut off in front : prae-, pre- + scindere, to cut off, split.]
To separate or divide in thought; consider individually.
v.intr.To withdraw one's attention.
[Latin praescindere, to cut off in front : prae-, pre- + scindere, to cut off, split.]
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