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Meaning of apocope
Wordnet
apocope (n)
abbreviation of a word by omitting the final sound or sounds
Webster
apocope (n.)
The cutting off, or omission, of the last letter, syllable, or part of a word.
A cutting off; abscission.
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abbreviation of a word by omitting the final sound or soundsThe cutting off, or omission, of the last letter, syllable, or part of a word., A cutting off; absci
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The poet employed apocope to create a distinctive rhythm in his verses.
Linguists often study apocope as a linguistic phenomenon that influences word structures.
In informal conversations, apocope is commonly used for brevity and ease of pronunciation.
The songwriter strategically incorporated apocope to enhance the musical flow of the lyrics.
