Term: ellipsis: omission or suppression of parts of words or sentences
Broader: omission: any process whereby sounds or words are left out of spoken words or phrases | Unrelated: plantain lily: any of numerous perennials having mounds of sumptuous broad ribbed leaves and clusters of white, blue, or lilac flowers; used as ground cover
Broader: omission: any process whereby sounds or words are left out of spoken words or phrases | Unrelated: oilfield: a region rich in petroleum deposits (especially one with producing oil wells)
Broader: omission: any process whereby sounds or words are left out of spoken words or phrases | Unrelated: water gap: a pass in a mountain ridge through which a stream flows
Broader: omission: any process whereby sounds or words are left out of spoken words or phrases | Unrelated: condonation: a pardon by treating the offender as if the offense had not occurred
Broader: omission: any process whereby sounds or words are left out of spoken words or phrases | Unrelated: white bryony: white-flowered vine having thick roots and bearing small black berries; Europe to Iran
Broader: omission: any process whereby sounds or words are left out of spoken words or phrases | Unrelated: stand-in: someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
Broader: omission: any process whereby sounds or words are left out of spoken words or phrases | Unrelated: draft horse: horse adapted for drawing heavy loads
Broader: omission: any process whereby sounds or words are left out of spoken words or phrases | Unrelated: meddling: the act of altering something secretly or improperly
Broader: omission: any process whereby sounds or words are left out of spoken words or phrases | Unrelated: gawker: a spectator who stares stupidly without intelligent awareness
Broader: omission: any process whereby sounds or words are left out of spoken words or phrases | Unrelated: bigheartedness: the quality of being kind and generous