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Definition of: ellipsis
(i·lip′sis) noun Pl. ·ses (-sēz)
1. The omission of a word or words necessary to complete a sentence or expression.
2. Marks indicating omission, such as. .. or * * *. Also eclipsis. [<L <Gk. elleipsis <en- in + leipsis a leaving <leipein leave]
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