ellipsis

noun
/ɪˈlɪpsɪs/

Meaning

The omission of words in a sentence, represented by three dots (...).

Example Sentences

The writer used an ellipsis to show that part of the quote was omitted.

Synonyms

omission, dots, pause, truncation

Antonyms

completion, inclusion

Collocations

use an ellipsis, ellipsis in writing, insert ellipsis, ellipsis mark

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