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- [uh-brij]
- /əˈbrɪdʒ/
- /əˈbrɪdʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-brij]
- /əˈbrɪdʒ/
Definitions of abridging word
- verb with object abridging to shorten by omissions while retaining the basic contents: to abridge a reference book. 1
- verb with object abridging to reduce or lessen in duration, scope, authority, etc.; diminish; curtail: to abridge a visit; to abridge one's freedom. 1
- verb with object abridging to deprive; cut off. 1
- noun abridging Present participle of abridge. 1
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Origin of abridging
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English abreggen, abriggen < Middle French abreg(i)er < Late Latin abbreviāre to shorten. See a-4, abbreviate
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Parts of speech for Abridging
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
abridging popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
abridging usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for abridging
noun abridging
- deflation — Deflation is a reduction in economic activity that leads to lower levels of industrial output, employment, investment, trade, profits, and prices.
- tensing — stretched tight, as a cord, fiber, etc.; drawn taut; rigid.
- contraction — When a woman who is about to give birth has contractions, she experiences a very strong, painful tightening of the muscles of her womb.
Top questions with abridging
- what does abridging mean?
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