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ellipsis

/ɪˈlɪpsɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does ellipsis mean?

noun

A punctuation mark consisting of three dots used to indicate that a sentence or phrase has been truncated or that there is more to come. It is often used to convey a sense of suspense or to suggest that a thought is unfinished.

Example

"The author used an ellipsis to hint at the shocking twist that was to come in the next chapter."

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