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An ellipsis is a punctuation mark that indicates a pause or omission. It is represented by three consecutive dots, and is pronounced "il-LIP-sis".
Ellipses are often used when omitting a portion of text or quotation. They can also indicate an incomplete thought or a pause or hesitation.
The term ellipsis comes from the Ancient Greek word ἔλλειψις, which means "leave out".
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