abridgment

Meanings

• noun

  A condensed or shortened version of a longer text, document, or explanation.

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Synonyms

abstract , compendium , epitome , précis , synopsis , diminution , lessening , shortening

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Variants

List of all variants of abridgment that leads to same result
abridgement , abridgements , abridgment , abridgments

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'abrege' meaning 'shortened' or 'abbreviated'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'abridgment' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The longest abridgment in history is the 16-volume abridgment of the Encyclopedia Britannica, which was published in 1816.

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Related Concepts

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1. summary: An abridgment is a type of summary, but a summary can also refer to a brief explanation or overview of a larger work without necessarily being a condensed version.

2. synopsis: A synopsis is a detailed summary, often used in the entertainment industry to describe the plot of a movie or TV show.

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Culture

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In literature, an abridgment is often used to make complex or lengthy texts more accessible and easier to understand for a wider audience. In law, statutes and court decisions are sometimes abridged to simplify and clarify the language.

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