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FAULTY ELLIPSIS [1 record]

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Record 1 2005-09-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Language (General)
  • Lexicology, Lexicography, Terminology
CONT

Faulty ellipsis is the omission of a necessary word or words, often in a comparison. For example, "This report is equal, if not better than, the last one." This should read, "This report is equal to..."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Linguistique (Généralités)
  • Lexicologie, lexicographie et terminologie
OBS

Exemple d'ellipse incorrecte : On recherche un directeur ou une directrice générale [au lieu de «On recherche un directeur général ou une directrice générale»].

Spanish

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