Meaning & Definition of word "Abridged"
Abridged
/əˈbrɪdʒd/
verb:
- 1. Past tense of abridge, meaning to shorten or condense.
- Example: The author abridged the lengthy manuscript to make it suitable for publication.
adjective:
- 1. Shortened or condensed, usually referring to a text or written work.
- Example: The abridged version of the novel was easier to read in a single evening.
- 2. Reduced in scope or length without loss of meaning.
- Example: The teacher provided an abridged summary of the complex theory for the students.
- 3. Edited to summarize the main points.
- Example: The abridged speech highlighted only the key arguments of the original address.
Etymology
●From Middle English 'abreggen', from Old French 'abregier', from Latin 'abridgere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
abridged edition:
A version of a book or text that has been shortened.
abridged version:
A shortened adaptation of an original work.
abridged text:
A text that has been shortened but retains its key aspects.
Related Words
expand:
To increase in size, volume, or quantity.
elongated:
Made longer in space or time.
condensed:
Made denser or more concentrated.
Slang Meanings of abridged
Meaning: Cut down
● Example Sentence: Let's cut down this report to make it more abridged.
Meaning: Streamlined
● Example Sentence: The meeting was streamlined to just the abridged points.