abridged — shortened or condensed, especially of a book or text with some parts removed
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: shortened or condensed, especially of a book or text with some parts removed
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈbrɪdʒd/
Example Sentences
- The abridged version of the 1,200-page manual was only 50 pages - perfect for people with the attention span of a goldfish.
- Students prefer abridged versions of classic novels because nobody has time to read 800 pages about someone's feelings.
- The abridged audiobook saved me 10 hours of listening time.
abridged
ADJECTIVE[/əˈbrɪdʒd/]
shortened or condensed, especially of a book or text with some parts removed
The editor published an abridged version of the massive manuscript.
The abridged book felt like a bridge straight to the main ideas. (to abridge a thick book is to build a quick bridge from the beginning to the end.)
On the mountain ridge, he finished an abridged notebook from the giant dictionary.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from 14th-century French 'abregier', which is related to Latin 'abbreviare' (to shorten). The term originally referred to the process of condensing or shortening written content, much like reducing the length of something physical.
Breakdown
ab- (to, away) + Latin abbreviare (to shorten, from ad- + brevis meaning short). The English suffix -ed forms the past participle, creating the adjective 'abridged' meaning shortened or condensed.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The abridged version of the 1,200-page manual was only 50 pages - perfect for people with the attention span of a goldfish.”
“Students prefer abridged versions of classic novels because nobody has time to read 800 pages about someone's feelings.”
“The abridged audiobook saved me 10 hours of listening time.”
“The professor assigned the abridged version of the textbook for summer reading.”
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