Associations to the word «Elide»

Wiktionary

ELIDE, verb. To leave out or omit (something)
ELIDE, verb. To cut off, as a vowel or a syllable
ELIDE, verb. To merge or join; cleave

Dictionary definition

ELIDE, verb. Leave or strike out; "This vowel is usually elided before a single consonant".

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke