lyhennemerkki — meaning in English
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English meaning
- contraction noun A shortened form of a word or words, often marked with an apostrophe.
Senses
lyhennemerkki is used for these senses in English:
- contraction (by extension) A shorthand symbol indicating an omission for the purpose of brevity.
contraction — full definition
- noun A shortened form of a word or words, often marked with an apostrophe.
- noun A strong tightening of the uterine muscles that occurs before and during childbirth.
- noun A shrinking or reduction in size, scope, or economic activity.