abridged in English
- abridged⇄abridged, adjective.
shortened; condensed.
Ex. This book appears in the Reader's Digest in an abridged form.
(Abbr:) abr.
abridged in Kashmiri कॉशुर
abridged in Sindhi سنڌي
abridged in Tamil தமிழ்
abridged in Telugu తెలుగు
Abridged
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
/əˈbrɪdʒd/
Definitions
- Shortened; reduced in length or duration.
- Adapted from a longer text, retaining the essential points.
Usage Examples
- The abridged version of the novel is easier to read.
- Many textbooks are available in abridged formats for students.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'abridge,' with the suffix '-ed' indicating a completed action.
Synonyms
- Condensed
- Shortened
- Reduced
Antonyms
- Unabridged
- Expanded
- Lengthened
Translations
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Spanish | Abreviado |
| French | Abridgé |
| German | Abgekürzt |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 缩略的 |
| Russian | Сокращенный |
| Arabic | مختصر |
| Hindi | संक्षिप्त |
| Portuguese | Abreviado |
| Japanese | 短縮された |
| Korean | 축약된 |
| Italian | Abridged |
| Dutch | Verkort |
| Turkish | Kısaltılmış |
| Vietnamese | Rút ngắn |
| Swedish | Förkortad |
| Finnish | Lyhennetty |
| Danish | Forkortet |
| Thai | ย่อ |
| Hebrew | מקוצר |
| Malay | Dipendekkan |
| Bengali | সংক্ষিপ্ত |
| Punjabi | ਸੰਕੁਚਿਤ |
| Tamil | சுருக்கமாக |
| Telugu | చిక్కించిన |
| Gujarati | સંક્ષિપ્ત |
| Urdu | خلاصہ کیا گیا |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
In American English: /əˈbrɪdʒd/; in British English: /əˈbrɪdʒd/.
Historical Usage
The term 'abridged' has been in use since the late 16th century, particularly in reference to literary works.
Cultural Nuances
Abridged texts can be seen as both beneficial for accessibility and controversial for perceived loss of meaning.
More Information
Abridged versions of works are often created to make them more accessible to wider audiences, especially in educational settings. This practice raises discussions about fidelity to the original text versus the need for brevity.