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syn·co·pe
 syncope
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- pronunciation:
- sIng
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pi
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the shortening of a word by dropping one or more sounds from its center, as in shortening "ever" to "e'er".
- similar words:
- contraction
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| definition 2: |
a temporary fainting caused by a decrease or stoppage of blood flow to the head.
- similar words:
- faint
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| derivations: |
syncopal (adj.), syncopic (adj.) |
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