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Definition of pro-drop in English:

pro-drop

Pronunciation /ˈprəʊdrɒp/

adjective

Linguistics

  • Designating a parameter or feature of certain languages whereby subject pronouns are usually omitted; designating or relating to a language of this type.

noun

Linguistics

  • The omission of subject pronouns; this linguistic parameter.

Origin

1970s. From pro- + drop.