elisions
The word “elisions” has 3 syllables: e-li-sions
It's pronounced as /ɪˈlɪʒənz/
What is synonym and antonym for elisions?
In the thesaurus, “elisions” has 20 synonyms and 18 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for elisions along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for elisions
- abbreviations
- blanks
- condensations
- deductions
- defaults
- deletions
- delinquencies
- derelictions
- eliminations
- failures
- lapses
- neglects
- negligences
- omissions
- oversights
- pretermissions
- reductions
- skips
- slips
- subtractions
Antonyms for elisions
- accretions
- accruals
- addenda
- addendums
- additions
- augmentations
- boosts
- expansions
- gains
- inclusions
- increases
- increments
- more
- pluses
- plusses
- raises
- rises
- supplements
Meanings of elisions
- noun
- The deliberate omission of something.
- The omission of a letter or syllable between two words; sometimes marked with an apostrophe.
Example Sentences
- The poet's use of elisions helped to create a smoother flow in the verses.
- The study examined how elisions affect the clarity of spoken language.
- In informal speech, many elisions occur, making it harder to understand at times.
- The transcription missed some elisions that are common in everyday conversations.
- The dialect includes several elisions, making it distinct from standard speech patterns.
On this page you'll find 38 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to elisions, such as: abbreviations, accretions, accruals, addenda, addendums, additions, augmentations.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.