unabridged — complete and not shortened; containing the original content in its entirety
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: complete and not shortened; containing the original content in its entirety
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnəˈbrɪdʒd/
Example Sentences
- The unabridged Harry Potter audiobook is 24 hours long - perfect for a road trip or insomnia cure!
- She bought an unabridged dictionary that was so heavy it doubled as a workout weight.
- The professor insisted we read the unabridged version of War and Peace for next week.
unabridged
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnəˈbrɪdʒd/]
complete and not shortened; containing the original content in its entirety
Complete version, nothing removed
Even the privileged need unabridged wisdom, not abridged!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word emerged in the 16th century as a negation of 'abridged'. The root 'abridge' derives from Old French 'abregier', which came from Latin 'abbreviare' (to shorten), itself from 'ad-' (to) + 'brevis' (short). The prefix 'un-' negates the entire concept, creating the meaning 'not shortened or condensed'.
Breakdown
un- (not) + abridge (from Latin abbreviare, to shorten) + -ed (past participle adjective suffix). The Latin root comprises ad- (to) + brevis (short).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The unabridged Harry Potter audiobook is 24 hours long - perfect for a road trip or insomnia cure!”
“She bought an unabridged dictionary that was so heavy it doubled as a workout weight.”
“The professor insisted we read the unabridged version of War and Peace for next week.”
“This unabridged cookbook contains 2,000 recipes - I'll finish cooking them all by 2050!”
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