No exact match translations found for 'abridge' in nepali.
Word 'abridge' in Other Languages
- abridge in Assamese অসমীয়া
- abridge in Bengali বাংলা
- abridge in Bodo बड़ो
- abridge in Dogri डोगरी
- abridge in English
- abridge in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- abridge in Hindi हिन्दी
- abridge in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- abridge in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- abridge in Konkani कोंकणी
- abridge in Maithili মৈথিলী
- abridge in Malayalam മലയാളം
- abridge in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- abridge in Marathi मराठी
- abridge in Nepali नेपाली
- abridge in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- abridge in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- abridge in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- abridge in Santali
- abridge in Sindhi سنڌي
- abridge in Tamil தமிழ்
- abridge in Telugu తెలుగు
- abridge in Urdu اُردُو
Abridge
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
/əˈbrɪdʒ/
Definitions
- To shorten (a book, movie, etc.) without losing the sense.
- To reduce in scope; to diminish.
Usage Examples
- The editor decided to abridge the novel for its release.
- They had to abridge their vacation due to work commitments.
Etymology
From Middle English abreggen, from Old French abréger, from Latin abbreviare.
Synonyms
- Shorten
- Condense
- Reduce
Antonyms
- Expand
- Lengthen
- Enlarge
Translations
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Spanish | Reducir |
| French | Abréger |
| German | Verkürzen |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 缩短 |
| Russian | Сокращать |
| Arabic | اختصار |
| Hindi | संक्षिप्त करना |
| Portuguese | Abreviar |
| Japanese | 短縮する |
| Korean | 단축하다 |
| Italian | Accorciare |
| Dutch | Verkorten |
| Turkish | Kısaltmak |
| Vietnamese | Rút ngắn |
| Swedish | Förkorta |
| Finnish | Lyhentää |
| Danish | Forkorte |
| Thai | ย่อ |
| Hebrew | להקצות |
| Malay | Memendekkan |
| Bengali | সঙ্কুচিত করা |
| Punjabi | ਸੰਕੁਚਿਤ ਕਰਨਾ |
| Tamil | சுருக்கம் செய்ய |
| Telugu | చిక్కించు |
| Gujarati | સંક્ષિપ્ત કરવો |
| Urdu | خلاصہ کرنا |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
In American English: /əˈbrɪdʒ/; in British English: /əˈbriːdʒ/.
Historical Usage
The word 'abridge' has been used since the 14th century, primarily in legal and literary contexts.
Cultural Nuances
In literature, abridging a work can imply a loss of depth, while in academic settings, it may enhance accessibility.
More Information
Abridging is often a contentious issue in literary circles, as it involves balancing brevity with the original's integrity. Abridged versions are frequently created for educational purposes or to cater to specific audiences.