What does apocope mean?
Apocope means (phonetics, prosody, strictly) The loss or omission of the last vowel in a word, together with any consonants that follow it..
Apocope
/əˈpɒ.kə.pi/ · noun
Meaning
(phonetics, prosody, strictly) The loss or omission of the last vowel in a word, together with any consonants that follow it..
Definitions by Sense
- (phonetics, prosody, strictly) The loss or omission of the last vowel in a word, together with any consonants that follow it.
- (loosely) The loss or omission of a sound or syllable from the end of a word.
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Synonyms for apocope
Antonyms for apocope
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Word Forms
- apocopes
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for apocope?
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What is the opposite of apocope?
Possible antonyms include paragoge, procope.
How do you use apocope in a sentence?
Use apocope where its definition matches the intended context.
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