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Ellipsis

Noun

Sense 1: The omission of one or more words from a sentence or phrase, indicated by a series of three dots (...), typically to create a suspenseful or incomplete effect.

Example Sentence: She paused, the ellipsis hanging in the air, leaving us in suspense.

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Noun

Sense 2: A series of marks (...) used to represent a pause or omission in writing or speech that is not indicated by the standard punctuation.

Example Sentence: In informal writing, the use of ellipsis can indicate a hesitation or trailing off in thoughts.

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Verb

Sense 1: To omit or leave out a particular word or phrase, indicated by the use of an ellipsis.

Example Sentence: The writer decided to ellipsis a controversial statement from the final draft.

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Adjective

Sense 1: Used to describe something that is absent or lacking.

Example Sentence: The ellipsis silence in the room made her uncomfortable.

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