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Elision

ELI'SION

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Noun.
s as z. [L. elisio, from elido, to strike off; e and loedo.]
1.
In grammar, the cutting off or suppression of a vowel at the end of a word, for the sake of sound or measure, when the next word begins with a vowel; as, th' embattled plain; th' empyreal sphere.
2.
Division; separation. [Not used.]

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elision

elision

See also: élision

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Noun

elision (plural elisions)

  1. The deliberate omission of something.
  2. The omission of a letter or syllable between two words; sometimes marked with an apostrophe.

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