abridge
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verb (used with object), a·bridged, a·bridg·ing.
1.
to shorten by omissions while retaining the basic contents: to abridge a reference book.
2.
to reduce or lessen in duration, scope, authority, etc.; diminish; curtail: to abridge a visit; to abridge one's freedom.
3.
to deprive; cut off.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English abreggen, abriggen < Middle French abreg(i)er < Late Latin abbreviāre to shorten. See a-4, abbreviate
1350–1400; Middle English abreggen, abriggen < Middle French abreg(i)er < Late Latin abbreviāre to shorten. See a-4, abbreviate
Related forms
a·bridg·a·ble, a·bridge·a·ble, adjective
a·bridg·er, noun
non·a·bridg·a·ble, adjective
re·a·bridge, verb (used with object), re·a·bridged, re·a·bridg·ing.
Synonyms
1. cut down; epitomize; condense, abstract, digest. See shorten. 2. contract, reduce. 3. divest.
1. cut down; epitomize; condense, abstract, digest. See shorten. 2. contract, reduce. 3. divest.
Antonyms
1. lengthen. 2. expand.
1. lengthen. 2. expand.
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abridge (əˈbrɪdʒ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to reduce the length of (a written work) by condensing or rewriting |
| 2. | to curtail; diminish |
| 3. | archaic to deprive of (privileges, rights, etc) |
| [C14: via Old French abregier from Late Latin abbreviāre to shorten] | |
| a'bridgable | |
| —adj | |
| a'bridgeable | |
| —adj | |
| a'bridger | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
abridge
c.1300, from O.Fr. abregier "to shorten," from L.L. abbreviare "make short" (see abbreviate). The sound development from L. -vi- to Fr. -dg- is paralleled in assuage (from assuavidare) and deluge (from diluvium).
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Example sentences
If abridge has a different weight limit, the limit will be posted.
As one of the primary aesthetic elements of abridge, superstructures should receive significant attention.
Grammophon's contends, however, that to eliminate the dialog is to abridge the work.
The government cannot abridge our right to speak foolishly.
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