WORD MEANING
Elision meaning
ih-LIH-zhun · noun
The omission of a sound or syllable when speaking, often to make pronunciation easier or faster.
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The act of merging or combining two words or sounds into one.
In literature, the omission of a word or phrase that is implied by the context.
In music, the overlapping or blending of notes or phrases.
Elision can refer to linguistic, literary, or musical contexts.
Examples
The poet used elision to maintain the rhythm of the verse.
In casual speech, elision often causes sounds to be dropped or merged.