Ellipsis

Pronunciation: /ˈɛɫˈɫɪpˈsɪs/

Ellipsis (noun)

  1. A part of a sentence left out because it is already clear from the rest of what you say or write.
  2. The three dots (...) used in writing to show that some words have been left out or that speech is stopping.
  3. In formulas, marks that show the pattern continues, leaving out middle terms to save space.

Examples

  • The note was unclear because it had an ellipsis.
  • She used an ellipsis to show missing words in the quote.