ECTHLIPSIS Meaning and
Definition
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Ecthlipsis is a term derived from the Ancient Greek language, "ek-," meaning "out," and "thlīpsis," meaning "capturing" or "seizing." It refers to a linguistic phenomenon or specific rule within phonetics and phonology that involves omitting or dropping certain sounds or letters from a word.
In the context of language, ecthlipsis is a form of elision—a process of removing phonetic elements to simplify pronunciation or improve the flow of speech. It occurs when a sound or letter at the end of a word is omitted or not pronounced. This can be demonstrated in various ways such as dropping an unstressed vowel, eliminating a final consonant, or disregarding certain markers or grammatical elements.
Ecthlipsis often arises in poetry, as it aids in maintaining meter and rhythmic patterns. Additionally, it may be utilized in everyday verbal communication as a means of simplifying pronunciation or conforming to specific phonetic rules within a language or dialect.
The term can also be extended metaphorically to describe the figurative or symbolic omission of particular elements or information in writing, speeches, or discussions, intentionally or unintentionally. In this sense, ecthlipsis refers to the deliberate or inadvertent exclusion of significant facts, details, or aspects of a topic or argument.
In summary, ecthlipsis is a linguistic concept denoting the omission or dropping of certain sounds or letters from words, frequently encountered in poetry and language usage, and possibly extended to metaphorical situations beyond strict phonetic rules.
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In L. gram., a figure of speech in which a final m with the preceding vowel is cut off, when the next word begins with a vowel.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for ECTHLIPSIS
- wcthlipsis
- scthlipsis
- dcthlipsis
- rcthlipsis
- 4cthlipsis
- 3cthlipsis
- exthlipsis
- evthlipsis
- efthlipsis
- edthlipsis
- ecrhlipsis
- ecfhlipsis
- ecghlipsis
- ecyhlipsis
- ec6hlipsis
- ec5hlipsis
- ectglipsis
- ectblipsis
- ectnlipsis
Etymology of ECTHLIPSIS
The word "Ecthlipsis" is derived from the Ancient Greek word "ektýbēsis" (ἐκτύβησις), which means "extraction" or "removal". It comes from the verb "ektýpo" (ἐκτύπω), meaning "to knock out" or "to strike out", and the noun "-sis" (-σις), which indicates a state or condition. "Ecthlipsis" specifically refers to the elision of one or more sounds, particularly in poetry or pronunciation.
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