Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pretermit
verb
/ˌprɛtəˈmɪt/
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Definition
To omit or neglect something intentionally.
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Examples
- The author chose to pretermit certain details in the story to maintain the mystery.
- In his speech, he did not pretermit any crucial points, ensuring everyone understood the topic.
- She decided to pretermit her lunch to finish the report on time.
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Meaning
The act of leaving something out, either purposefully or inadvertently, often used in legal, formal, or literary contexts.
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Synonyms
- Neglect
- Omit
- Bypass
- Disregard