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noun

a word formed by omitting the last part of the form from which it is derived.

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Also called hind clipping.

Compare apocope, clipped form, fore clipping.

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