abbreviated

adjective

ab·​bre·​vi·​at·​ed ə-ˈbrē-vē-ˌā-təd How to pronounce abbreviated (audio)
1
: made shorter or briefer
an abbreviated word
an abbreviated session
an abbreviated version of the story
2
: relatively short or small : shorter or smaller than is normal or conventional
Their hourglass shape (a new trend this season even in alpine skis), metal edges, and abbreviated size make them easier to handle than traditional skis.Jena MacPherson
… an abbreviated version of an American amusement park.John P. Sisk

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Tampa Bay’s first two Cup Final runs in that stretch came in abbreviated seasons. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025 But with 10 games left in the season, this new chapter has a chance to be more abbreviated than its potential. Danny Emerman, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025 In abbreviated Battles, Jacquelyn George defeated Jordan Allen to remain on Team Legend, and Dan Kieran and Page Mackenzie bested Jessica Manalo and Robert Hunter, respectively, to keep going with Team Kelsea. Charlie Mason, TVLine, 24 Mar. 2025 An abbreviated Season 7 will cap The Conners’ run at 112 episodes. Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 27 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for abbreviated

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of abbreviated was in the 15th century

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“Abbreviated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abbreviated. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.

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