ellipsis in Irish

ellipsis in Irish is comhartha focalbhá, focalbhá — ellipsis means a row of three dots (…) used in writing to show that words have been left out of a quotation, or that a thought trails away unfinished.

ellipsis in Irish

comhartha focalbhá

noun

(typography, mathematics) A mark consisting of multiple full stops (with or without spaces), used to indicate omitted, missing, or illegible words; or (in mathematics) that a pattern continues.

focalbhá

noun

(typography, mathematics) A mark consisting of multiple full stops (with or without spaces), used to indicate omitted, missing, or illegible words; or (in mathematics) that a pattern continues.

focalbhá

noun

(grammar, rhetoric) The omission of a word or phrase that can be inferred from the context.

What does "ellipsis" mean?

noun A row of three dots (…) used in writing to show that words have been left out of a quotation, or that a thought trails away unfinished.
"The review quoted him as saying the film was "ambitious … but far too long"."
noun The leaving out of words from a sentence when the meaning is still clear without them.
""Sam plays piano and Jo guitar" uses ellipsis, since the second "plays" is understood."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

ellipsis in a sentence

The review quoted him as saying the film was "ambitious … but far too long".
She began, "I suppose if you really wanted to…" and stopped.
"Sam plays piano and Jo guitar" uses ellipsis, since the second "plays" is understood.

Similar words in Irish

omission

Common Irish translations

the of to and a in I that for you it on

Frequently asked questions

What is "ellipsis" in Irish?

"ellipsis" in Irish is comhartha focalbhá, focalbhá. ellipsis means: A row of three dots (…) used in writing to show that words have been left out of a quotation, or that a thought trails away unfinished.

How do you use "ellipsis" in a sentence?

Example: "The review quoted him as saying the film was "ambitious … but far too long"." In Irish, "ellipsis" is comhartha focalbhá, focalbhá.

Are there other ways to say "ellipsis" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "ellipsis": comhartha focalbhá, focalbhá.

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