Ellipsis
/ɪˈlɪpsɪs/
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:13 pts8 letters
Definition of Ellipsis
noun
- A mark consisting of (in English) three periods, historically or more formally with spaces in between, before, and after them “ . . . ”, or more recently a single character “…” Ellipses are used to indicate that words have been omitted in a text or that they are missing or illegible.
- (grammar) The omission of a word or phrase that can be inferred from the context.
- The omission of scenes in a film that do not advance the plot.
- An ellipse.
Anagrams of Ellipsis
No exact anagrams found for "ellipsis". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
e1
l1
l1
i1
p3
s1
i1
s1
Total: 10 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Ellipsis
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Ellipsis"
Ellipsis is a 8-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Ellipsis" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "ellipsis" is a medium-scoring word.