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Ellipses

Noun: Ellipses refer to a set of three dots (…), typically used in writing to indicate the omission of words in a text or to create suspense.

Example Sentence: After reading his message, she couldn't help but wonder what he meant by the ellipses at the end of his sentence.

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Noun: In grammar, ellipses can also mean the omission of one or more words that are understood to be implied.

Example Sentence: The sentence "He likes video games; she, creative writing" illustrates the use of ellipses.

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Noun: In mathematics, an ellipsis refers to an elongated oval shape.

Example Sentence: The graph of the equation formed a beautiful ellipsis on the coordinate plane.

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Plural Noun: Ellipses can also refer to a group or sequence of ellipses.

Example Sentence: The poem was filled with poetic devices such as metaphors, alliteration, and ellipses.

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Verb: As a verb, ellipses mean to omit or leave out words or phrases from a sentence or statement intentionally.

Example Sentence: The professor emphasized the importance of not inappropriately using ellipses to alter the meaning of a text.

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