Meaning of the word ellipsis in English
What does ellipsis mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
ellipsis
US /iˈlɪp.sɪs/
UK /iˈlɪp.sɪs/
Noun
1.
the omission from speech or writing of a word or words that are superfluous or able to be understood from contextual clues.
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The sentence ended with an ellipsis, indicating omitted words.
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He used an ellipsis to shorten the long quote.
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2.
a series of three dots (...) indicating an intentional omission of a word, sentence, or whole section from a text without altering its original meaning.
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The editor inserted an ellipsis to show where text was removed.
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The speaker paused, leaving an ellipsis in the air.
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