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elision

UK
/ɪˈlɪʒ.ən/
US
/ɪˈlɪʒ.ən/

Translations

elisionnoun
elisions
pl
UK
/ɪˈlɪʒ.ən/
US
/ɪˈlɪʒ.ən/
The poet used elision to maintain the rhythm of the verse.
Поэт использовал элизию, чтобы сохранить ритм стиха.
Synonyms
omission
deletion
excision
cut
abridgment

Definitions

elisionnoun
The omission of a sound or syllable when speaking.
In poetry, elision is often used to maintain the meter of a line.
The omission of one or more letters or words in writing, often indicated by an apostrophe or other mark.
The elision in "don't" shows the omission of the letter "o" from "do not".
The deliberate omission of any element within a text, speech, or film.
Viewers criticised the elision of key historical events from the documentary.
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