whiz deletion en · NOUN
Etymology
Punningly from wh (as in wh-movement) and is.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A form of ellipsis in which a relative pronoun and a form of the verb “to be” are both deleted.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| whiz deletions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |