eclipsis
- noun
- /ɪˈklɪpsɪs/
- UK
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eclipsis
- The eclipsis in her speech made it difficult to understand her point.
Examples
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In some dialects, eclipsis is a common feature in casual speech, omitting unstressed syllables.
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Her use of eclipsis in the letter made some passages hard to interpret.
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The poet used eclipsis to create a sense of mystery and brevity in the verse.
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Did you notice the eclipsis in her latest article?
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In casual conversation, many people use eclipsis by leaving out small words, making their speech more fluid.
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Writers sometimes utilize eclipsis to create rhythm by omitting parts of sentences that are understood from context.
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The use of eclipsis can enhance poetry by creating pauses and emphasizing certain phrases.
Synonyms
51
5.4
A thing someone leaves out, often by mistake
8
4.2
A person removes words or parts of a text when editing
2
5.8
Leaving out words from a sentence so the meaning is still clear
1
8.9
Leaving out something on purpose, often facts or details
A change that leaves off the last sound of a word
Removing part of a text to make it shorter
How Omitted
51
5.4
- UK
- Specialized
2
5.8
- Specialized
13
3.2
Surface Forms
Etymology
Eclipsis comes from Greek parts ek- 'out' and leipsis 'leaving', and it is related to the word eclipse. So eclipsis means 'leaving something out' in speech or writing, like when an eclipse makes part of the sun disappear.