1. the omission of sounds, syllables, or words in speech or writing
Usage: linguistics; plural of elision

Examples

• The poet used several elisions to maintain the meter of the verse.
• Common elisions in English include contractions like ‘don’t’ and ‘can’t’.
• Students studied various elisions found in Shakespeare’s sonnets.
• The linguist analyzed elisions in casual conversation.
• French poetry frequently employs elisions for rhythmic effect.
• The teacher explained how elisions help create smoother speech patterns.