Definitions For Ellipsis

noun

  • Omission or suppression of parts of words or sentences
  • The act of leaving out one or more words that are not necessary for a phrase to be understood
  • A sign (such as …) used in printed text to show that words have been left out

Is Ellipsis a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
10
Words with Friends
13

The word Ellipsis is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Ellipsis in a Sentence

  • “Begin when ready” for “Begin when you are ready” is an example of ellipsis.

Synonyms for Ellipsis

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