APOCOPES
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Apocopes.
Apocopes - as a noun
Abbreviation of a word by omitting the final sound or sounds
Example: "The british get `pud' from `pudding' by apocope"
Example Sentences
"The process of omitting sounds or letters in a word is known as apocopes."
"Spanish apocopes often occur by dropping the final -o or -os of a noun."
"In some cases, apocopes can create new words, such as 'phone' from 'telephone'."
"German apocopes frequently happen with adjectives ending in -e or -el."
"Certain dialects in English use apocopes, like 'cept' instead of 'except'."
Word Game Points
Is APOCOPES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, apocopes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
APOCOPES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is APOCOPES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, apocopes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAPOCOPES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is APOCOPES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, apocopes is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAPOCOPES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
