lipogram

/ˈlɪpəɡræm/

Definitions

1. noun

A passage or composition in which one or more letters of the alphabet are omitted.

“The writer’s novel was a famous example of a lipogram, written without the use of the letter ‘e’.”

2. noun

A type of literary work that excludes one or more letters, often used as a literary device.

“The author’s lipogram was praised for its creativity and linguistic skill.”

Synonyms

  • letterless text
  • literary omission

Antonyms

  • allography
  • text with all letters