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ellipsis Synonyms

Another word for ellipsis

Choosing another word for ellipsis depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A punctuation mark consisting of a series of three dots (...), used to indicate the intentional omission of words from a quotation or an unfinished thought.

Usage Example

"The editor inserted an suspension points to show that a lengthy digression had been removed from the interview transcript."

Strongest
suspension points

• noun (Context 2)

The omission from speech or writing of one or more words that are superfluous or able to be understood from contextual clues.

Usage Example

"Conversational English relies heavily on omission, as when someone replies 'I can' instead of repeating the full verb phrase."

Strong
omission
deletion
Weak
elision

Opposites of ellipsis

The opposite of ellipsis shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

inclusion
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• Nearby Words

elk
ellen
ellipse
ellipsis
elliptical
elliptically
elm

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ellipsis. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ellipsis
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