Elision
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪˈlɪʒ.(ə)n̩/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Elision is a noun meaning The deliberate omission of something.
Meaning
The deliberate omission of something.
More Meanings
- (linguistics) The omission of a letter or syllable between two words or inside a word; sometimes marked with an apostrophe.
Example Sentences
See also: contraction, apheresis, apocope, syncope
Word Forms
- elisions
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include omittance, omission, ellipsis, skipping, eclipsis, underarticulation.
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