ellipsis
(el-lip-sis)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. 1 the leaving out of one or more words that are not necessary for a phrase to be understood 2 marks used to indicate that something has been left out
Example Sentence
The ellipsis shortened the phrase. OR Use an ellipsis for the missing word.
Synonyms
word omission; word deletion; missing words
Antonyms
inclusion
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