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elisions

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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /ɪˈlɪʒ.ən/
    • /ɪˈlɪʒ.ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /ɪˈlɪʒ.ən/

Definition of elisions word

  • noun elisions Plural form of elision. 1

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Parts of speech for Elisions

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

elisions popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 71% 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.

elisions usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for elisions

noun elisions

  • decreases — Plural form of decrease.
  • abbreviations — a shortened or contracted form of a word or phrase, used to represent the whole, as Dr. for Doctor, U.S. for United States, lb. for pound.
  • confinements — Plural form of confinement.
  • constrictions — the act of constricting.
  • diminutions — Plural form of diminution.

Antonyms for elisions

noun elisions

  • amplifications — Plural form of amplification.
  • dilations — Plural form of dilation.
  • successes — the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
  • accomplishments — Plural form of accomplishment.
  • achievements — Plural form of achievement.

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