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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

fillgap en · NOUN

Etymology

From fill + gap. Compare stopgap.

Meanings

  1. (figuratively, qualifier:literal, rare) That which fills a gap, or serves as a short-term temporary fix until something better comes along.
  2. (figuratively, qualifier:literal, rare) Speech or text that takes up time or space but conveys little to no meaning; fluff.

Forms

SpellingFeaturesLabelsSource
fillgaps Number=Plur lexicographic
fill-gap alternative lexicographic

Synonyms

stopgap