elision
noun
eli·sion
i-ˈli-zhən 
1
a
: the use of a speech form that lacks a final or initial sound which a variant speech form has (such as 's instead of is in there's)
b
: the omission of an unstressed vowel or syllable in a verse to achieve a uniform metrical pattern
2
: the act or an instance of omitting something : omission
Examples of elision in a Sentence
unfortunately, when the book was condensed, some of the elisions rendered major plot developments incomprehensible
Recent Examples on the Web
A certain equilibrium is achieved in her tactical juxtaposition of refinement and rebellion, in the contrast between the acceptable and the taboo, in the elision of erotically graphic drawings and the delicate lines and watercolors with which they are elaborated.
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Elizabeth Mangini, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2025
Overweening expressions of ‘good’ taste often give rise to myopic elisions between public and private identities.
—Matthew Carey Salyer, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Her elision is a welcome change.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
Presumably Gibson’s very bad behavior on several occasions — including instances of antisemitic, racist and misogynistic remarks — is the reason for this elision.
—Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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Elizabeth Mangini, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2025
Overweening expressions of ‘good’ taste often give rise to myopic elisions between public and private identities.
—Matthew Carey Salyer, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Her elision is a welcome change.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
Presumably Gibson’s very bad behavior on several occasions — including instances of antisemitic, racist and misogynistic remarks — is the reason for this elision.
—Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for elision
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“Elision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elision. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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