Paralecta

Paralecta are things that are omitted or passed over, especially in reading or recitation. The term often refers to words, phrases, or passages that are deliberately or accidentally skipped, disregarded, or left unsaid. The concept can be relevant in fields such as textual criticism, rhetoric, and biblical studies, where the analysis of omissions can reveal important information about the text, its author, or its transmission history. A paralecton (singular) is the specific instance of something omitted. The significance of a paralecton is context-dependent and can range from a trivial error to a meaningful alteration impacting the overall understanding.