apocopic

English

Etymology

From apocope, from Latin, from Ancient Greek ἀποκοπή (apokopḗ, “a cutting off, termination, apocope”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /æpəˈkɒpɪk/
  • Rhymes: -ɒpɪk

Adjective

apocopic (not comparable)

  1. (linguistics) Of or pertaining to apocope; lacking a final sound or syllable.
    Synonyms: apocopate, clipped

Translations

See also

  • Category:Apocopic forms by language

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