noun
elision
Elision (noun) means the act of leaving something out on purpose.
noun
1
The act of leaving something out on purpose.
2
The dropping of a letter or syllable, either between two words or within a single word, which may be shown by an apostrophe.
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Etymology
Came from Latin ēlīsiō (“striking out, forcing out”) — the source of -ion (“noun suffix denoting action, result, process, state, condition”) — from ēlīsus (“knocked out, forced out”), the past participle of ēlīdō (“to knock, dash or strike out”), which gives elide, from ex- (“out, away”) and laedō (“to strike, collide, hurt”), which gives e- (“assimilated form of ex-”).
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Rhymes for elision
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of elision?
"elision" (noun) means the act of leaving something out on purpose.
What is another word for elision?
Other words for "elision" include exclusion, exception.
What is the opposite of elision?
The opposite of "elision" is insertion.
What are the different meanings of elision?
"elision" has 2 main meanings: 1. The act of leaving something out on purpose; 2. The dropping of a letter or syllable, either between two words or within a single word, which may be shown by an apostrophe.
