Synonyms for apocopate
- adjective
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Adjective
1. Shortened by apocope — shortened by apocope; lacking a final sound or syllable
Definitions
- adj. 1
Shortened by apocope; lacking a final sound or syllable
Related words
- Word family
- apocopic
Example sentences
- clipped The bird sings even if it has its wings clipped.
- abbreviated Put the words in parentheses into abbreviated form.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| apocopate | steady | |
| clipped | rising | |
| abbreviated | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- clipped1
- 8 letters
- apocopic
- 11 letters
- abbreviated5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (abbreviated5 = 5 syllables).