apocopic
adj/æpəˈkɒpɪk/
Etymology From apocope, from Latin, from Ancient Greek ἀποκοπή (apokopḗ, “a cutting off, termination, apocope”).
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Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences Of or pertaining to apocope; lacking a final sound or syllable.
- Related terms
- apocopate, apocopation, apocope