Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ellipses
noun
[ih-lip-seez]
Definition
Ellipses are a series of three dots that indicate the omission of words or a pause in thought.
Examples
- She was going to say something important… but then she hesitated.
- He was late… again.
Meaning
In writing, ellipses can create suspense or suggest that something is left unsaid.
Synonyms
- omission
- pause
- suspense
