Apocope
noun
The removal of a letter or syllable from the end of a word.
In Spanish, the word 'casa' experiences apocope when used for masculine nouns, becoming 'caso'.
Often appears as...
- vowel apocope
- consonant apocope
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
A form of metrical adjustment in poetry where a vowel or syllable is left out.
Poets often use apocope to maintain the rhythm and flow of their verses.
Often appears as...
- poetic apocope
- versification apocope
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
noun
The removal of a letter or syllable from the end of a word.
In Spanish, the word 'casa' experiences apocope when used for masculine nouns, becoming 'caso'.
Often appears as...
- vowel apocope
- consonant apocope
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
A form of metrical adjustment in poetry where a vowel or syllable is left out.
Poets often use apocope to maintain the rhythm and flow of their verses.
Often appears as...
- poetic apocope
- versification apocope
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Language Specific
Understanding apocope may vary across languages; it's pronounced and used differently in each.
Apocope in English 'ad' from 'advertisement' differs from Spanish 'buen' from 'bueno'.
Pro Tip 2/3Common in Speech
Apocope occurs frequently in casual conversation, often without us realizing it.
Saying 'I'm gonna' instead of 'I am going to' is an example of apocope.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Correct
While common in daily speech, apocopes can be informal and sometimes grammatically incorrect in writing.
In formal writing, avoid apocopes like 'info' for 'information'.
Pro Tip 1/3Language Specific
Understanding apocope may vary across languages; it's pronounced and used differently in each.
Apocope in English 'ad' from 'advertisement' differs from Spanish 'buen' from 'bueno'.
Pro Tip 2/3Common in Speech
Apocope occurs frequently in casual conversation, often without us realizing it.
Saying 'I'm gonna' instead of 'I am going to' is an example of apocope.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Correct
While common in daily speech, apocopes can be informal and sometimes grammatically incorrect in writing.
In formal writing, avoid apocopes like 'info' for 'information'.
Pro Tip 1/3Language Specific
Understanding apocope may vary across languages; it's pronounced and used differently in each.
Apocope in English 'ad' from 'advertisement' differs from Spanish 'buen' from 'bueno'.
Pro Tip 2/3Common in Speech
Apocope occurs frequently in casual conversation, often without us realizing it.
Saying 'I'm gonna' instead of 'I am going to' is an example of apocope.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Correct
While common in daily speech, apocopes can be informal and sometimes grammatically incorrect in writing.
In formal writing, avoid apocopes like 'info' for 'information'.
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