clipped form

C c

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [klipt fawrm]
- /klɪpt fɔrm/
- /klɪpt fɔːm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klipt fawrm]
- /klɪpt fɔrm/

Definitions of clipped form words

noun clipped form a shortened form of a word, as for example doc for doctor 3
noun clipped form a shortened form of a word, as pike (for turnpike) or fan (for fanatic) 3
noun clipped form a word formed by dropping one or more syllables from a longer word or phrase with no change in meaning, as deli from delicatessen or flu from influenza. 1

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Parts of speech for Clipped form

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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clipped form popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

clipped form usage trend in Literature

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