APOCOPE
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Apocope.
Apocope - as a noun
Abbreviation of a word by omitting the final sound or sounds
Example: "The british get `pud' from `pudding' by apocope"
Example Sentences
"The loss of the final sound in 'photo' is an example of apocope."
"The word 'ski' is an instance of apocope as it is shortened from 'skis'."
"In the word 'chemist', the final 't' sound is dropped through apocope."
"The omission of the final 'e' in the word 'have' is a result of apocope."
"In some dialects, 'going to' is often shortened to 'gonna' by apocope."
Word Game Points
Is APOCOPE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, apocope is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
APOCOPE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is APOCOPE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, apocope is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAPOCOPE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is APOCOPE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, apocope is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAPOCOPE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
