noun
elision
Elision (noun) means the deliberate omission of something.
noun
1
The deliberate omission of something.
2
The omission of a letter or syllable between two words or inside a word; sometimes marked with an apostrophe.
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Etymology
From Latin ēlīsiō (“striking out, forcing out”) (whence -ion (“noun suffix denoting action, result, process, state, condition”)), from ēlīsus (“knocked out, forced out”), past participle of ēlīdō (“to knock, dash or strike out”) (whence elide), from ex- (“out, away”) + laedō (“to strike, collide, hurt”) (whence e- (“assimilated form of ex-”)).
Rhymes for elision
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of elision?
"elision" (noun) means the deliberate omission of something.
What are the different meanings of elision?
"elision" has 2 main meanings: 1. The deliberate omission of something; 2. The omission of a letter or syllable between two words or inside a word; sometimes marked with an apostrophe.