What is abridged? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of abridged

abridgedadjective

rút ngắn

/əˈbrɪdʒd//əˈbrɪdʒd/

Where does the word abridged come from?

"Abridged" originates from the Latin word "abbreviare," meaning "to shorten." It first appeared in English in the 14th century, adopted from the Old French "abrevier," which also meant "to shorten." The word "abridge" originally referred to the act of shortening a document or text, often by leaving out parts deemed unnecessary. Over time, "abridged" has evolved to include the concept of summarizing or condensing material, highlighting key points while maintaining the essence of the original.

Vocabulary summary abridged

typetransitive verb

meaningshorten, condense, summarize

meaninglimit, reduce (rights...)

meaningtake, strip

exampleto abridge somebody of his rights

typeDefault

meaningshorten

Example of vocabulary abridgednamespace

  • The textbook for this course has been abridged to eliminate outdated information and focus on the latest theories in the field.
  • The classic novel has been abridged into a shorter, more concise version for easier understanding for younger readers.
  • The historical document has been abridged to remove irrelevant details and only include the most important information.
  • The speaker's presentation was abridged due to time constraints, but it still conveyed the key points effectively.
  • The movie adaptation of the book is an abridged version of the original story, omitting some scenes and details for the sake of time.

Synonyms and related words for abridged

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