What is another word for eclipsis?

Pronunciation: [ɪklˈɪpsɪs] (IPA)

Eclipsis is a term used in grammar to refer to the omission of a sound or a letter in a word. There are several synonyms for the word eclipsis, including ellipsis, omission, deletion, and elision. All these terms are used to describe the same phenomenon, where sounds or letters are dropped from a word or a phrase. The main difference between these terms is their origin and their use in different contexts. For example, ellipsis is commonly used in literary and academic contexts, while omission and deletion are used in more general contexts. Regardless of the synonym used, the phenomenon of eclipsis is an important aspect of language that affects its structure and meaning.

Synonyms for Eclipsis:

What are the hypernyms for Eclipsis?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    ellipsis, grammatical construction, rhetorical device, syntax, Grammatical alteration, Grammatical change, Grammatical transformation, Omission of words, Syntactic omission.

What are the hyponyms for Eclipsis?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Eclipsis

eclipsis, or the figure of default.
"The Arte of English Poesie"
George Puttenham

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