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ELLIPSES

\ɪlˈɪpsɪz], \ɪlˈɪpsɪz], \ɪ_l_ˈɪ_p_s_ɪ_z]\

Definitions of ELLIPSES

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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An oval figure; a figure formed by cutting a cone or sugar-loaf in an oblique direction across its length; in a sentence, the omission of a word or words obviously understood.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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