Curtailments — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /(ˌ)kər-ˈtāl-mənt/ cur·tail·ment

Meaning & Definition of Curtailments

Curtailments (noun)

  1. the act of curtailing, the state of being curtailed

Curtailments (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in abridgments, condensations

    similar: abbreviations, abridgments, compendiums, compends, condensations, shortenings, abstracts, breviaries, briefs, capsules, conspectuses, digests, encapsulations, epitomes, inventories, outlines, précis, recapitulations, recaps, résumés, roundups, rundowns, run-throughs, summae, summaries, summarizations, summings-up, sums, sum-ups, synopses, wrap-ups, simplifications, rehashes, reprises, conclusions, epilogues
    opposite: amplifications, enlargements, expansions, addenda, supplements

  2. as in cuts, cutbacks

    similar: cutbacks, cuts, abatements, declines, decrements, detractions, diminishments, diminutions, drops, falls, losses, reductions, shrinkages, discounts, givebacks, kickbacks, rebates, deductions, subtractions
    opposite: accessions, additions, boosts, enlargements, gains, increases, increments, raises, rises, accretions, accruals, accumulations, addenda, appendixes, augmentations, supplementations, supplements

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Curtailments

The most common words with a similar meaning to Curtailments:

abbreviations, abridgments, compendiums, compends, condensations, shortenings, abstracts, breviaries, briefs, capsules, conspectuses, digests, encapsulations, epitomes, inventories, outlines, précis, recapitulations, recaps, résumés, roundups, rundowns, run-throughs, summae, summaries, summarizations, summings-up, sums, sum-ups, synopses, wrap-ups, simplifications, rehashes, reprises, conclusions, epilogues, cutbacks, cuts, abatements, declines

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Curtailments

Words with the opposite meaning of Curtailments:

amplifications, enlargements, expansions, addenda, supplements, accessions, additions, boosts, gains, increases, increments, raises, rises, accretions, accruals, accumulations, appendixes, augmentations, supplementations

Origin & Etymology of Curtailments

First known use: 1794

Frequently Asked Questions about Curtailments

What does "Curtailments" mean?

"Curtailments" means the act of curtailing, the state of being curtailed. As a noun, it is defined as: the act of curtailing, the state of being curtailed. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Curtailments"?

Other words for "Curtailments" include abbreviations, abridgments, compendiums, compends, condensations, shortenings, abstracts and breviaries. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Curtailments" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Curtailments"?

There are 55 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Curtailments". Common alternatives include abbreviations, abridgments, compendiums, compends, condensations, shortenings, abstracts, breviaries, briefs and capsules.

What is the opposite of "Curtailments"?

Antonyms of "Curtailments" include amplifications, enlargements, expansions, addenda, supplements, accessions, additions and boosts.

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

"Curtailments" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Curtailments"?

"Curtailments" is pronounced /(ˌ)kər-ˈtāl-mənt/ and divided into syllables as cur·tail·ment.

What is the origin of the word "Curtailments"?

First known use: 1794.

What is another word for "Curtailments" meaning "as in abridgments, condensations"?

When "Curtailments" (noun) means as in abridgments, condensations, synonyms include abbreviations, abridgments, compendiums, compends, condensations and shortenings. Opposites in this sense include amplifications, enlargements, expansions and addenda.