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suspension point

/səˈspenʃən pɔɪnt/

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phrase

/səˈspenʃən pɔɪnt/C1formalart
  • ruЗнак препинания, состоящий из трех точек (…), используемый для обозначения пропуска, паузы или незаконченной мысли в письме.

A punctuation mark consisting of three dots (…) used to indicate an omission, a pause, or an unfinished thought in writing.

  1. Punctuation markB2formal

    A series of three dots (ellipsis) used to indicate an omission, a pause, or an unfinished thought in writing.

    ruМноготочие

    • She wrote, 'I was thinking...' and then stopped.
    • The text used suspension points to show the missing words.
    • He paused, and the suspension points in the dialogue conveyed his hesitation.