ellipsis


Definition: Meaning of, ellipsis in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɪˈlɪpsɪs /

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ellipsis ellipses
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  1. [uncountable and countable] when words are deliberately left out of a sentence, though the meaning can still be understood. For example, you may say 'He's leaving but I'm not' instead of saying 'He's leaving but I'm not leaving.'
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  2. [countable] the sign (...) used in writing to show that some words have deliberately been left out of a sentence
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