ecthlipses

/ɛkˈθlɪp.sɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A shortened or contracted form of a word, especially one that omits a part in the middle.

“The poet’s use of ecthlipsis created a sense of urgency in the poem.”

Synonyms

  • contraction
  • ellipsis

Antonyms

  • complete sentence
  • full phrase