abridging
|a/bridg/ing|
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/əˈbrɪdʒɪŋ/
(abridge)
shortened version
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abridge' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'abregier,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'bregier' meant 'shorten.'
Historical Evolution
'abregier' transformed into the Middle English word 'abreggen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'abridge.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make shorter,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the act of shortening a text, speech, or piece of writing without losing the sense.
The editor is abridging the novel for a younger audience.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45