ELIDE


Meaning of ELIDE in English

[ ɪ'lʌɪd ]

■ verb

1》 [often as adjective ~d ] omit (a sound or syllable) when speaking.

2》 join together; merge.

Origin

C16: from L. ~re 'crush out'.

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