Shortening of a syllable
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SYSTOLEShortening of a syllable.
SYSTOLEShortening of a syllable
syncopticof or showing syncope, the shortening a word by the omission of a sound, letter, or syllable from the middle of the word also SYNCOPAL, SYNCOPIC
contractionThe process of shortening a word by combination or elision
contractionsThe process of shortening a word by combination or elision
contracturalrelating to contracture, a permanent shortening of a muscle or tendon
contractionA word or group of words resulting from shortening an original form
contractionsA word or group of words resulting from shortening an original form
diminutionsThe shortening of the time values of notes in a melodic part
diminutionThe shortening of the time values of notes in a melodic part
contractionsA shortening of the uterine muscles occurring at intervals before and during childbirth
contractionA shortening of the uterine muscles occurring at intervals before and during childbirth
contracturea permanent shortening (as of muscle, tendon, or scar tissue) producing deformity or distortion
contracturesCONTRACTURE, a permanent shortening (as of muscle, tendon, or scar tissue) producing deformity or distortion
contractureA condition of shortening and hardening of muscles, tendons, or other tissue, often leading to deformity and rigidity of joints
contracturesA condition of shortening and hardening of muscles, tendons, or other tissue, often leading to deformity and rigidity of joints
foreshorteninga shortening by proportionately contracting in the direction of depth so that an illusion of projection or extension in space is obtained
foreshorteningsFORESHORTENING, a shortening by proportionately contracting in the direction of depth so that an illusion of projection or extension in space is obtained