abridgment in English
- abridgment⇄abridgment orabridgement, noun.
1. a shortened form; condensed version, especially of a book or long article.
Ex. That one book is an abridgment of a three-volume history.
(Abbr:) abr.
(SYN) abstract, epitome, precis, synopsis, c
abridgment in Marathi मराठी
Abridgment
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/əˈbrɪdʒmənt/
Definitions
- The act of abridging or being abridged; a shortened version of a text.
- A condensed form of a literary work, maintaining essential elements.
Usage Examples
- The abridgment of the classic novel made it accessible for younger readers.
- They released an abridgment of the encyclopedia for educational purposes.
Etymology
From Middle English abridgement, derived from the verb abridge with the suffix -ment.
Synonyms
- Summary
- Condensation
- Reduction
Antonyms
- Expansion
- Elaboration
- Lengthening
Translations
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Spanish | Abreviación |
| French | Abridgement |
| German | Abkürzung |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 缩略 |
| Russian | Сокращение |
| Arabic | اختصار |
| Hindi | संक्षेप |
| Portuguese | Abreviação |
| Japanese | 要約 |
| Korean | 요약 |
| Italian | Abridgment |
| Dutch | Verkorting |
| Turkish | Kısaltma |
| Vietnamese | Tóm tắt |
| Swedish | Förkortning |
| Finnish | Lyhennys |
| Danish | Forkortelse |
| Thai | ย่อ |
| Hebrew | מקוצר |
| Malay | Pengurangan |
| Bengali | সংক্ষিপ্ত |
| Punjabi | ਸੰਕੁਚਿਤ |
| Tamil | சுருக்கமாக |
| Telugu | చిక్కించు |
| Gujarati | સંક્ષિપ્ત |
| Urdu | خلاصہ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
In American English: /əˈbrɪdʒmənt/; in British English: /əˈbrɪdʒmənt/.
Historical Usage
The term 'abridgment' has been used since the late 14th century, often relating to literature and law.
Cultural Nuances
Abridgments can be perceived differently across cultures, with some valuing concise versions while others appreciate detailed narratives.
More Information
Abridgments are often created to enhance accessibility, especially in educational contexts. The challenge lies in maintaining the essence of the original work while providing a shortened form.