Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
apocope
Noun
/əˈpɒkəpi/
Definition
The omission of one or more sounds or syllables at the end of a word.
Examples
- She often uses “info” instead of “information”; this is a classic example of apocope.
- In Old English, the word ‘rāde’ was often shortened to ‘rād’ in certain contexts, demonstrating apocope.
Meaning
Apocope often occurs in poetry and song lyrics to maintain rhythm and rhyme, leading to the shortening of words.
Synonyms
- Shortening
- Truncation
- Abrasion
