There's a word for it. But I can't think of it!
2006-08-25 18:56:10 · 10 answers · asked by m-cha 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
an ellipsis I think, might want to check that.
2006-08-25 19:00:43 · answer #1 · answered by Kristy R 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The previous answerers who said "ellipsis" were all correct. Moreover, any phrase where words are left out, yet still understood, even if the three dots are not present, is referred to as an "elliptical" phrase. For example, when we make comparisons, we usually leave out the complete wording for the sake of conciseness, e.g. "He is taller than I", which elliptically omits the final words, "am tall."
2006-08-26 03:50:06 · answer #2 · answered by Rico Toasterman JPA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the technical word for 3 dots indicating missing or left out words is "ellipsis"
2006-08-26 02:02:14 · answer #3 · answered by peter_lobell 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Omission
2006-08-26 02:02:29 · answer #4 · answered by seshu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can call them "omission points" or "ellipsis".
2006-08-26 08:51:03 · answer #5 · answered by JC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have never heard of a special word fo 3 dots....any ...seriously!..who cares!!!!!!!
2006-08-26 02:05:29 · answer #6 · answered by anji 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ellipsis
2006-08-26 08:15:51 · answer #7 · answered by jsweit8573 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ellipsis
2006-08-26 03:02:03 · answer #8 · answered by TechnicalWriter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ellipsis
2006-08-26 02:01:23 · answer #9 · answered by starting over 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a discontinued thought in which you should imply meaning
2006-08-26 02:46:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋