whiz deletion
whiz deletion · whiz deletions
A form of ellipsis in which a relative pronoun and a form of the verb “to be” are both…A form of ellipsis in which a relative pronoun and a form of the verb “to be” are both deleted.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A form of ellipsis in which a relative pronoun and a form of the verb “to be” are both deleted.
Origin
Punningly from wh (as in wh-movement) and is.Punningly from wh (as in wh-movement) and is.
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Forms
plural: whiz deletions| Singular | whiz deletion |
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regular
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable