apocopic

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Adjective[edit]

apocopic (not comparable)

  1. (linguistics) Of or pertaining to apocope; lacking the final sound or syllable.

Synonyms[edit]

  • (or or pertaining to apocope, lacking final sound or syllable): apocopate, clipped

Related terms[edit]

Translations[edit]

of or pertaining to apocope

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