contraction

Meanings

• A word or phrase made up of two or more words, written as a single unit, and pronounced as a single word.

  - "isn't (is not)"
  - "can't (can not)"
  - "I'll (I will)"
  - "it's (it is)"
  - "we'll (we will)"
  - "they've (they have)"

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Pronunciation

1. /kɒnˈtɹæk.ʃən/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

dilatation , expansion

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Variants

List of all variants of contraction that leads to same result
contraction , contractional , contractionary , contractions , contractive

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The use of contractions dates back to Old English, where words were often contracted for the sake of ease and speed in speech.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The use of contractions in formal writing is generally discouraged.

2. Contractions have been used in poetry to create metrical rhythm and rhyme.

3. Contractions were not commonly used in printed texts until the invention of the printing press.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Expansion (of a contraction): The act of writing out the individual words that make up a contraction.

2. Contractions in other languages: Different languages have their own unique ways of forming contractions.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Contractions are commonly used in informal English and are an essential part of spoken language. They are also used extensively in text messaging and social media.

How to Memorize "contraction"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the individual words that make up a contraction before they are contracted.
   - For example, visualize 'I will' as 'I' and 'will' before they become 'I'll'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the meaning of the contraction with the meanings of the individual words.
   - For example, associate 'can't' with 'can not'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use mnemonics to help remember the spelling and pronunciation of contractions.
   - For example, remember 'I'll' as 'I' followed by a 'l'.

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