loss or omission of the last letter, syllable, or part of a word
Explanation
Apocope is the name for the graceful trimming of words. It's a small omission that can change rhythm, rhyme, or even meaning in writing and speech. The term comes from a Greek word meaning "a cutting off," a nod to the final letters or sounds that are quietly dropped.
Example: The word "cinema" is an example of apocope, since it omits the end of "cinematography."
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