Abridgement

Pronunciation: /əˈbrɪdʒ.mənt/

Definitions of abridgement

noun a shortened or condensed version of a written work

Example Sentences

A1 An abridgement of the novel was published for young readers.

A2 The abridgement of the textbook made it easier to study for the exam.

B1 The abridgement of the play was well-received by the audience.

B2 She wrote an abridgement of the historical document for her research paper.

C1 The abridgement of the classic novel was controversial among literary scholars.

C2 The abridgement of the encyclopedia was a massive undertaking due to the amount of information.

Examples of abridgement in a Sentence

formal The abridgement of the novel made it easier to read for students.

informal The shortened version of the book was much better.

slang I found the abridged version of the story way more interesting.

figurative The abridgement of the play captured the essence of the original production.

Grammatical Forms of abridgement

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

Origin and Evolution of abridgement

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Old French, Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abridgement' originated from the Old French word 'abregement' which was derived from the Latin word 'abbreviatio'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to a shortened or condensed version of a written work, the meaning of 'abridgement' has evolved to also include the act of reducing or curtailing something in general.