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verb
to omit a vocalic or consonantal sound or a syllable from a word; to use syncope
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, phonology, sciences
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Antonyms: none provided
verb
to stress or accentuate the weak beat of a rhythm; to use syncopation
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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verb
modify the rhythm by stressing or accenting a weak beat
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: modify
verb
omit a sound or letter in a word
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: shorten
History
From Medieval Latin syncopātus, past participle of syncopō, from Late Latin syncopa, from Ancient Greek σύν (sún, “with”) + κόπτω (kóptō, “cut”).
Across languages
16 source translations are retained for this English entry.
