discerption

 
Pronunciation: /dɪˈsəːpʃ(ə)n/

noun

[mass noun] archaic
  • the action of pulling something apart.
  • [count noun] a piece severed from something.

Derivatives

discerptibility

noun

discerptible

adjective

Origin:

mid 17th century: from late Latin discerptio(n-), from Latin discerpere 'pluck to pieces'