Abridgments — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ə-ˈbrij-mənt/ abridg·ment

Meaning & Definition of Abridgments

Abridgments (noun)

  1. the action of abridging something, the state of being abridged
  2. a shortened form of a work retaining the general sense and unity of the original

Abridgments (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a shortened version of a written work

    "this Italian-English pocket dictionary is an abridgment of the hardback edition"

    similar: abbreviations, 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: Abridgment (noun)

Abridgment is a different word from Abridgments. The synonyms below are for abridgment, not for abridgments.

  1. a shortened version of a written work

    "this Italian-English pocket dictionary is an abridgment of the hardback edition"

    similar: abbreviation, 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 Abridgments

The most common words with a similar meaning to Abridgments:

abbreviations, bowdlerizations, condensations, digests

Related Words for Abridgments

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 Abridgments

amplifications, elaborations, enlargements, expansions

Origin & Etymology of Abridgments

Middle English abbreggement, borrowed from Anglo-French abregement, from abreger "to abridge" + -ment -ment

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Abridgments

What does "Abridgments" mean?

"Abridgments" means the action of abridging something, the state of being abridged. As a noun, it is defined as: the action of abridging something, the state of being abridged.

What is another word for "Abridgments"?

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

What are different ways to say "Abridgments"?

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

How do you use "Abridgments" in a sentence?

Examples of "Abridgments" in a sentence: "this Italian-English pocket dictionary is an abridgment of the hardback edition".

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

"Abridgments" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Abridgments"?

"Abridgments" is pronounced /ə-ˈbrij-mənt/ and divided into syllables as abridg·ment.

What is the origin of the word "Abridgments"?

"Abridgments" comes from Middle English abbreggement, borrowed from Anglo-French abregement, from abreger "to abridge" + -ment -ment. First known use: 15th century.

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

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