Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
clipping
noun
/ˈklɪpɪŋ/
Definition
The act of cutting off or removing a part of something, especially in the context of shortening words by removing syllables.
Examples
- The word ‘ad’ is a clipping of ‘advertisement.’
- Many people use ‘gym’ as a clipping of ‘gymnasium.’
Meaning
In linguistics, clipping refers to a process of word formation whereby a longer word is shortened to create a new version of it.
Synonyms
- cutting
- trimming
- shortening
