abbreviated — shortened in form; cut short or reduced in length
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: shortened in form; cut short or reduced in length
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈbriːvieɪtɪd/
Example Sentences
- My boss gave an abbreviated speech because he was late for his golf game.
- The abbreviated workout lasted only 10 minutes, which was perfect for lazy Sunday.
- Students preferred the abbreviated textbook version for the exam preparation.
abbreviated
ADJECTIVE[/əˈbriːvieɪtɪd/]
shortened in form; cut short or reduced in length
Making a long letter much shorter
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'abbreviatus', the past participle of 'abbreviare', meaning 'to shorten'. The term combines 'ab-' (away from) and 'brevis' (short), literally meaning 'to make short' or 'to reduce in length'.
Breakdown
ab- (away from) + brevis (short) + -ate (make/cause) + -ed (past participle), literally 'made short' or 'reduced'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boss gave an abbreviated speech because he was late for his golf game.”
“The abbreviated workout lasted only 10 minutes, which was perfect for lazy Sunday.”
“Students preferred the abbreviated textbook version for the exam preparation.”
“The comedian's abbreviated show ended after he ran out of jokes in 5 minutes.”
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