Gapping
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡæpɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Gapping is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of gap.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of gap.
More Meanings
- (anatomy) The formation of a gap.
- (linguistics) A type of ellipsis that occurs in the non-initial conjuncts of coordinate structures, and usually elides minimally a finite verb and further any non-finite verbs that are present. Example: "Some ate bread, and others rice."
Example Sentences
The suture must be firm enough to prevent gapping when the elasticity of the elastic layer has been in play for some time.
This test should then be repeated at 30° of knee flexion. The degree of injury can be graded based upon the amount of gapping felt as the joint opens under stress.
Word Forms
- gappings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pseudogapping, fillgap, g-dropping, gapesing, gapper, gape.
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