1. temporary loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood flow to the brain; fainting
Usage: medical
2. the omission of sounds or letters from the middle of a word
Usage: linguistics

Examples

• The patient experienced syncope during the medical procedure.
• Heat and dehydration can cause syncope in athletes.
• She was hospitalized after a sudden episode of syncope.
• The word ‘ne’er’ shows syncope from ‘never’.
• Syncope is common in contractions like ‘can’t’ from ‘cannot’.
• The doctor ruled out cardiac causes for her syncope.