Abridged

Pronunciation: /əˈbrɪdʒd/

Definitions of abridged

adjective A term used to describe something that has been shortened or condensed, typically referring to a text or piece of literature.

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher read an abridged version of the story to the students.

A2 The abridged dictionary is easier for beginners to use.

B1 The abridged version of the novel left out some important details.

B2 The abridged edition of the textbook is more concise and easier to read.

C1 The abridged film adaptation of the book received mixed reviews from critics.

C2 The abridged version of the play was performed at the theater last night.

Examples of abridged in a Sentence

formal The abridged version of the novel was easier to read in one sitting.

informal I found the abridged book way more interesting than the full version.

slang I always go for the abridged version of textbooks to save time.

figurative Her explanation was so abridged that I couldn't fully understand the concept.

Grammatical Forms of abridged

• past tense: abridged
• plural: abridges
• comparative: more abridged
• superlative: most abridged
• present tense: abridge
• future tense: will abridge
• perfect tense: has abridged
• continuous tense: is abridging
• singular: abridged
• positive degree: abridged
• infinitive: to abridge
• gerund: abridging
• participle: abridged

Origin and Evolution of abridged

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abridged' originated from the Latin word 'abridgare' which means 'to shorten'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'abridged' has retained its original meaning of shortening or condensing a text, but it is now also commonly used to describe shortened versions of books, movies, or other forms of media.