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abbreviatedly

|ab-bre-vi-a-ted-ly|

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/əˈbriː.vi.eɪ.tɪd.li/

(abbreviated)

shortened form

Base Form
abbreviated
Etymology
Etymology Information

'abbreviatedly' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abbreviare,' where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'breviare' meant 'to shorten.'

Historical Evolution

'abbreviare' transformed into the Old French word 'abregier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'abbreviate' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to shorten or reduce in length,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a shortened or condensed form.

The report was presented abbreviatedly to save time.

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Last updated: 2025/05/04 17:53