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Abridge

Part of Speech

Verb

Pronunciation

/əˈbrɪdʒ/

Definitions

  1. To shorten (a book, movie, etc.) without losing the sense.
  2. 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.

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