Avacchedaka ( -- ˚) (adj) [ava + cheda + ka] cutting off, as nt. ˚ŋ adv. in phrase kabaḷâvacchedakaŋ after the manner of cutting off mouthfuls (of food) Vin ii.214; iv.196; cp. āsāvacchedika whose hope or longing has been cut off or destroyed Vin i. 259.

Pali-English Dictionary, TW Rhys Davids, William Stede,

ava-cchedaka mfn. distinguishing, particularising, determining, m. 'that which distinguishes', a predicate, characteristic, property L

Sanskrit-English Dictionary, by M. Monier William