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syncopate

syn·co·pate

UK/ˈsɪŋkəpeɪt/ US/ˈsɪŋkʌˌpeɪt/ uncommon

verb

1.

omit a sound or letter in a word

  • “syncopate a word”
2.

modify the rhythm by stressing or accenting a weak beat

Origin

From Medieval Latin syncopātus, past participle of syncopō, from Late Latin syncopa, from Ancient Greek σύν (sún, “with”) + κόπτω (kóptō, “cut”).

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