Elision(noun)
The omission of a sound, syllable, or word in speech or writing.
Hindi meaning:ध्वनि/अक्षर/शब्द का लोप
Synonyms: Omission, Deletion, Excision, Contraction
Antonyms: Inclusion, Insertion, Addition, Expansion
Example: In casual speech, family often shows elision and sounds like famly.
Trick to remember: Elision sounds like ELI-minate — when you eliminate a sound/part while speaking fast, that is elision.
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