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syncope
[ˈsɪŋkəpi]
noun
feminine
pl: syncopes
síncope
1.
A temporary loss of consciousness; fainting
She experienced syncope during the hot ceremony.
Ela sofreu uma síncope durante a cerimônia quente.
2.
(Phonology) The omission of a sound or syllable from the middle of a word
The word 'family' undergoes syncope in casual speech, becoming 'fam'ly'.
A palavra 'família' sofre síncope na fala casual, tornando-se 'famlia'.
3.
(Music) A rhythmic device involving shifting of the normal accent
The composer used syncope to create an unexpected rhythmic effect.
O compositor usou síncope para criar um efeito rítmico inesperado.
Synonyms
fainting
swoon
blackout
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
síncope
Standard medical term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
síncope
Standard medical term used in European Portuguese
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