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Definition of Ellipsis
Ellipsis

Omission; a figure of syntax, by which one or more words, which are obviously understood, are omitted; as, the virtues I admire, for, the virtues which I admire.

An ellipse.

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Ellipsis Translations

ellipsis in German is elliptisch
ellipsis in Italian is ellittico
ellipsis in Spanish is elipsis


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