apocope
Meaning
The loss of one or more sounds or letters at the end of a word. (শব্দের শেষাংশ পড়ে ফেলা বা বাদ দেওয়া।)
Pronunciation
আপোকোপি (āpokōpi)
Synonyms
truncation, abbreviation, elision, shortening, contraction, clip, cut, abridgment
Synonyms
The truncation of the word was unintentional.
The abbreviation of the term was common in SMS language.
Elision often occurs in rapid speech.
Shortening words helps in texting.
The contraction of 'do not' into 'don't' is a common example.
To clip a word is to make it shorter.
You need to cut unnecessary letters from the word.
The abridgment of the text was very helpful.
Antonyms
The expansion of the abbreviation helped in understanding.
He favored the augmentation of the word.
The enlargement of the vocabulary is necessary.
An extension of the term can clarify its meaning.
The inclusion of detail enhances understanding.
Elaboration of ideas is often needed.
The addition of new words made the language richer.
The amplification of the concept made it clearer.
Phrases
He told an apocryphal tale that shocked everyone.
The apocalyptic vision depicted in the book was terrifying.
His apolitical stance surprised many.
We are witnessing the apogee of development in this field.
The apostolic mission inspired many followers.