Ellipsis

ENZH

What Does Ellipsis Mean?

  • 省略号
  • 省略

Ellipsis Pronunciation

/ɪˈlɪp.sɪs/

Ellipsis Definition

noun

Definition

A series of three dots indicating the omission of a word, sentence, or thought in a text.

In ZH

一系列三个点,表示文本中省略了一个单词、句子或想法。

How to Use Ellipsis in a Sentence

  • I didn't see him at the party... I wonder where he went.
  • The instructions say to finish the project by Monday... but I'm not ready.
  • She was thinking about the past... and how it shaped her.
  • He replied with just one word... 'Maybe.'
  • The story goes on... but not all details are shared.