eclipsis

/ ɪˈklɪpsɪs /

noun

1. See ellipsis
   a rare word for ellipsis
2. (in Gaelic) phonetic change of an initial consonant under the influence of a preceding word. Unvoiced plosives become voiced, while voiced plosives are changed to nasals

Example Sentences

It will be observed that the Irish eclipsis is only partially recognised by the Dean.

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It will be again observed that the eclipsis is only partially recognised.

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It is termed eclipsis by the Irish grammarians, and is an evidence of a nice attention to euphonia.

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