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Webster 1828 Edition

Elision

ELI'SION

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Noun.
s as z. [L. elisio, from elido, to strike off; e and loedo.]
1.
In grammar, the cutting off or suppression of a vowel at the end of a word, for the sake of sound or measure, when the next word begins with a vowel; as, th' embattled plain; th' empyreal sphere.
2.
Division; separation. [Not used.]

Definition 2024

élision

élision

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French

Noun

élision f ‎(plural élisions)

  1. elision (the omission of a letter or syllable)

Etymology

Borrowing from Latin elisionem, accusative singular of elisio.

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