Elision and Lapse

Elision

Elision noun - Something left out.
Usage example: unfortunately, when the book was condensed, some of the elisions rendered major plot developments incomprehensible

Lapse and elision are semantically related. in something forgotten or excluded topic. In some cases you can use "Lapse" instead a noun "Elision".

Nearby Words: elided, eliding

Lapse

Lapse noun - A change in status for the worse usually temporarily.

Elision and lapse are semantically related. You can use "Elision" instead a noun "Lapse".

Nearby Words: lapsed, lapsing, lapsus
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