The meaning of ELIDE is to suppress or alter (something, such as a vowel or syllable) by elision.
ELIDE definition: to omit (a vowel, consonant, or syllable) in pronunciation. See examples of elide used in a sentence.
ELIDE meaning: 1. to join different things together as if they are the same; to become joined in this way: 2. to…. Learn more.
elide (ɪˈlaɪd) vb (Phonetics & Phonology) phonetics to undergo or cause to undergo elision [C16: from Latin ēlīdere to knock, from laedere to hit, wound]
There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb elide, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
If you elide something, especially a distinction, you leave it out or ignore it.
At its core, elide (pronounced ih-LAHYD) is a verb that means: To omit or leave out a sound, syllable, or word in speech or writing, typically for ease or speed.
Definition of elide verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
To elide something is to omit it or get rid of it. If your parents are especially strict, you might tell them about the A you got on your English essay and elide the fact that you failed your math quiz.
It is considered masculine to elide, especially the final u of the polite verb forms (-masu, desu), but women are traditionally encouraged to do the opposite. However, excessive elision is generally associated with lower prestige, and inadequate elision is seen as overly fussy or old-fashioned.