apocopic

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English

Etymology

From apocope, from Latin, from Ancient Greek ἀποκοπή (apokopḗ, “a cutting off, termination, apocope”).

Adjective

apocopic (not comparable)

1. (linguistics) Of or pertaining to apocope; lacking a final sound or syllable.

Synonyms

• (of or pertaining to apocope: lacking a final sound or syllable): apocopate, clipped

Related terms

• apocopate
• apocopation
• apocope

Translations

of or pertaining to apocope

• Dutch: apocopisch
• French: apocopique (fr)

• Portuguese: apocópico

See also

• Category:Apocopic forms by language

Anagrams

• Cacioppo