abbreviators
|ab-bre-vi-a-tors|
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/əˈbriːviˌeɪtərz/
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/əˈbriːviˌeɪtəz/
(abbreviator)
one who shortens
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abbreviator' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abbreviare,' where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'breviare' meant 'to shorten.'
Historical Evolution
'abbreviare' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'abbreviator,' and eventually became the modern English word 'abbreviator.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to shorten or reduce,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or thing that shortens or reduces something, especially a word or phrase.
Editors often act as abbreviators to make text more concise.
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Last updated: 2025/03/30 19:36