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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

ellipses

/ɪˈlɪpsɪz/ noun · British & US
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What does ellipses mean?

noun

A punctuation mark consisting of three dots used to indicate an omission or a pause in speech or writing.

Example

"The author used ellipses to convey the character's hesitation in the dialogue."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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