Apocopation
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /əˌpɑkəˈpeɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Apocopation is a noun meaning (linguistics) A word formed by removing the end of a longer word.
Meaning
(linguistics) A word formed by removing the end of a longer word.
Word Forms
- apocopations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include affrication, auslaut, aposiopesis, cannibalism, vyanjanabhakti, oxytone.
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