apocope

Meanings

• Noun

  The shortening of a word by omitting a sound, syllable, or prefix.

  - "In English, the definite article 'the' is often dropped in speech: 'I see the dog' becomes 'I see the dog in the park' becomes 'I see the dog in the park becomes 'I see the dog in the park becomes 'I see the dog in the park becomes 'I see the dog in the park becomes 'I see the dog in the park becomes 'I see the dog in the park becomes 'I see the dog in the park becomes 'I see the dog in the park becomes 'I see the dog in the park becomes 'I see the dog in the park becomes 'I see the dog in the park becomes 'I see the dog in the park becomes 'I see the dog in the park becomes 'I see the dog in the park becomes 'I see the dog in the park becomes 'I see the dog in the park becomes 'I see the dog in the park becomes 'I see the dog in the park' becomes 'I see the dog'."

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Antonyms

procope

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with apocope
hope , scope , mope , soape , rope

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Variants

List of all variants of apocope that leads to same result
apocope , apocopes

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Greek word 'apokopē', meaning 'to cut off'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'apocope' is also used in the field of medicine to refer to the intentional removal of a body part or organ.

2. In the Middle Ages, scribes often used apocope to save space and time when copying manuscripts.

3. Apocope is used extensively in texting and messaging to save characters and make communication faster.

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Related Concepts

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1. Euphony: The pleasing quality of a word or phrase, often achieved through the use of apocope.

2. Assimilation: The process by which sounds or words blend together, often resulting in apocope.

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Culture

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Apocope has been used in various forms of literature, such as poetry and prose, to create rhythm and flow. In music, apocope is used in song lyrics and titles to create a catchy phrase or title. In art, apocope is used in visual art to simplify complex forms and create a more abstract representation.

How to Memorize "apocope"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of cutting off a sound or syllable from a word.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'apocope' with the process of shortening a word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'apocope' means 'to cut off'.

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