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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

elision

/ɪˈlɪʒən/ noun · British & US
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What does elision mean?

noun

The omission of one or more sounds in a word or phrase, especially in pronunciation, or the omission of a word or phrase in speech or writing. In linguistics, the process of omitting one or more sounds in a word or phrase.

Example

"The poet's use of elision created a sense of rhythm and flow in the poem."

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