Explanation
The omission of a sound or syllable in spoken or metrically constrained forms. In the atlas, elision is explored as a relationship between form, expectation, and effect. It demonstrates how speech reduces material without sacrificing intelligibility.
Example
Ich hab’s gesehen.
Counterexample
An added sound in “hoffentlich” versus “hoffen.”
Distinction
An added sound in “hoffentlich” versus “hoffen.”
Effect on thought and perception
The term illustrates how speech reduces material without sacrificing intelligibility. As a result, a linguistic order that was previously taken for granted becomes perceptible as an active thought process.
Resonance
Resonance arises when elision is not only recognized but also experienced in its directional effect between expression, body, context, and interpretation.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Elision“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-091-013. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-091-013The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.