unabridgable
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/ˌʌnəˈbrɪdʒəbl/
not able to be shortened
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unabridgable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'abridge' from Old French 'abregier', which meant 'to shorten'.
Historical Evolution
'abregier' transformed into the Middle English word 'abreggen', and eventually became the modern English word 'abridge'. The prefix 'un-' was added to form 'unabridgable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'abridge' meant 'to shorten', and 'unabridgable' has consistently meant 'not able to be shortened'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not able to be shortened or condensed without losing essential content.
The novel was considered unabridgable due to its complex narrative.
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Last updated: 2025/04/01 05:03