scarification
noun
scar·i·fi·ca·tion
ˌsker-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən 
1
: the act or process of scarifying
2
: a mark or marks made by scarifying
Examples of scarification in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
This exploration traces the origins and history of PBM, focusing on seven principal types: tattooing, scarification, amputation, piercing, genital, dental and bone shaping.
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David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2024
Other works evoke decorative geometries of African tribal art, even ritual facial scarification.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, 26 May 2023
So will the body piercing, the scarification, the branding, the transdermal and subdermal implants, the ear pointing, the teeth pointing, the tongue splitting, and any other body modifications that are for cosmetic purposes and not deemed medically necessary.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 30 Dec. 2022
What's the history of scarification?
—Ashley Abramson, Allure, 30 Mar. 2022
Directed by Matthew Placek, whose subjects have included Marina Abramovic, Julian Schnabel, and Philip Johnson’s Glass House, the film finds Rucci discussing the themes that continue to resonate for him, including scarification and the skeleton form, and his philosophy of couture.
—Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 14 July 2021
These aren’t simply ornate maps: Maria Josette Orsto’s diptych Miyinga jilamara (2008), for instance, uses the pwoja—an ironwood comb—to create rhythmic dots referencing ritual body scarification, and the result is fresh and bold.
—Mark C. O'Flaherty, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2023
Some seeds need special treatment such as exposure to light or scarification.
—Jeff Lowenfels | Alaska Gardening and Growing, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Mar. 2023
From foot binding and scarification to dental alignment and ear piercings, the practice of modifying one’s body — usually for religious or aesthetic purposes — has followed us since the dawn of humankind.
—Eric Taipale, Discover Magazine, 28 Jan. 2022
David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2024
Other works evoke decorative geometries of African tribal art, even ritual facial scarification.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, 26 May 2023
So will the body piercing, the scarification, the branding, the transdermal and subdermal implants, the ear pointing, the teeth pointing, the tongue splitting, and any other body modifications that are for cosmetic purposes and not deemed medically necessary.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 30 Dec. 2022
What's the history of scarification?
—Ashley Abramson, Allure, 30 Mar. 2022
Directed by Matthew Placek, whose subjects have included Marina Abramovic, Julian Schnabel, and Philip Johnson’s Glass House, the film finds Rucci discussing the themes that continue to resonate for him, including scarification and the skeleton form, and his philosophy of couture.
—Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 14 July 2021
These aren’t simply ornate maps: Maria Josette Orsto’s diptych Miyinga jilamara (2008), for instance, uses the pwoja—an ironwood comb—to create rhythmic dots referencing ritual body scarification, and the result is fresh and bold.
—Mark C. O'Flaherty, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2023
Some seeds need special treatment such as exposure to light or scarification.
—Jeff Lowenfels | Alaska Gardening and Growing, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Mar. 2023
From foot binding and scarification to dental alignment and ear piercings, the practice of modifying one’s body — usually for religious or aesthetic purposes — has followed us since the dawn of humankind.
—Eric Taipale, Discover Magazine, 28 Jan. 2022
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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scarification
noun
scar·i·fi·ca·tion
ˌskar-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən, ˌsker-
1
: the act or process of scarifying
vaccination by scarification
2
: a mark or marks made by scarifying
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