Apocopic

Origin

From apocope, from Latin, from Ancient Greek ἀποκοπή (apokopē, "a cutting off, termination, apocope").

Full definition of apocopic

Adjective

1. (linguistics) Of or pertaining to apocope; lacking the final sound or syllable.

Synonyms

• (or or pertaining to apocope, lacking final sound or syllable) apocopate, clipped

Related terms

• apocopate
• apocopation
• apocope