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Ellipsis Definition & Meaning

ellipsis
noun
  1. omission or suppression of parts of words or sentences

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Frequently asked questions

What does ellipsis mean?
omission or suppression of parts of words or sentences
What part of speech is ellipsis?
Ellipsis is a noun.

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