Abbreviations — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ə-ˌbrē-vē-ˈā-shən/ ab·bre·vi·a·tion

Meaning & Definition of Abbreviations

Abbreviations (noun)

  1. a shortened form of a written word or phrase used in place of the whole word or phrase
  2. the act or result of abbreviating something, abridgment

Abbreviations (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a shortened version of a written work

    "a recording of musical abbreviations that introduces the listener to the great composers"

    similar: abridgments, bowdlerizations, condensations, digests
    related: abstracts, aperçus, briefs, capsules, outlines, overviews, précis, recapitulations, recaps, résumés, reviews, sketches, summaries, summarizations, summations, sums, surveys, syllabi, synopses, tabloids, wrap-ups
    near: amplifications, elaborations, enlargements, expansions

Related Entry: Abbreviation (noun)

Abbreviation is a different word from Abbreviations. The synonyms below are for abbreviation, not for abbreviations.

  1. a shortened version of a written work

    "a recording of musical abbreviations that introduces the listener to the great composers"

    similar: abridgment, bowdlerization, condensation, digest
    related: abstract, aperçu, brief, capsule, outline, overview, précis, recap, recapitulation, résumé, review, sketch, sum, summarization, summary, summation, survey, syllabus, synopsis, tabloid, wrap-up
    near: amplification, elaboration, enlargement, expansion

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Abbreviations

The most common words with a similar meaning to Abbreviations:

abridgments, bowdlerizations, condensations, digests

Related Words for Abbreviations

abstracts, aperçus, briefs, capsules, outlines, overviews, précis, recapitulations, recaps, résumés, reviews, sketches, summaries, summarizations, summations, sums, surveys, syllabi, synopses, tabloids, wrap-ups

Near Antonyms of Abbreviations

amplifications, elaborations, enlargements, expansions

Origin & Etymology of Abbreviations

Middle English abbreviacioun "contraction, shortening," borrowed from Anglo-French abreviation, borrowed from Late Latin abbreviātiōn-, abbreviātiō, from abbreviāre "to abbreviate" + Latin -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of action nouns

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Abbreviations

What does "Abbreviations" mean?

"Abbreviations" means a shortened form of a written word or phrase used in place of the whole word or phrase. As a noun, it is defined as: a shortened form of a written word or phrase used in place of the whole word or phrase.

What is another word for "Abbreviations"?

Other words for "Abbreviations" include abridgments, bowdlerizations, condensations and digests. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Abbreviations" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Abbreviations"?

There are 25 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Abbreviations". Common alternatives include abridgments, bowdlerizations, condensations and digests.

How do you use "Abbreviations" in a sentence?

Examples of "Abbreviations" in a sentence: "a recording of musical abbreviations that introduces the listener to the great composers".

Is "Abbreviations" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Abbreviations" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Abbreviations"?

"Abbreviations" is pronounced /ə-ˌbrē-vē-ˈā-shən/ and divided into syllables as ab·bre·vi·a·tion.

What is the origin of the word "Abbreviations"?

"Abbreviations" comes from Middle English abbreviacioun "contraction, shortening," borrowed from Anglo-French abreviation, borrowed from Late Latin abbreviātiōn-, abbreviātiō, from abbreviāre "to abbreviate" + Latin -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of action nouns. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Abbreviations" meaning "a shortened version of a written work"?

When "Abbreviations" (noun) means a shortened version of a written work, synonyms include abridgments, bowdlerizations, condensations and digests.