syncopate
verb/ˈsɪŋkəpeɪt/
Etymology From Medieval Latin syncopātus, past participle of syncopō, from Late Latin syncopa, from Ancient Greek σύν (sún, “with”) + κόπτω (kóptō, “cut”).
1
Human sciences, Linguistics, Phonology, Sciences to omit a vocalic or consonantal sound or a syllable from a word; to use syncope
2
Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music to stress or accentuate the weak beat of a rhythm; to use syncopation
- Derived terms
- syncopator
- Related terms
- syncopative, syncope