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abridgements

The word “abridgements” has 3 syllables: a-bridg-ments.

It's pronounced as /əˈbrɪdʒ.mənts/.

What is synonym and antonym for abridgements?

In the thesaurus, “abridgements” has 8 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for abridgements along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for abridgements

Antonyms for abridgements

  • elaborations
  • enlargements
  • expansions

Meanings of abridgements

  • noun
    1. The act of abridging; reduction or deprivation.
    2. The state of being abridged or lessened.
    3. An epitome or compend, as of a book; a shortened or abridged form; an abbreviation.
    4. That which abridges or cuts short; hence, an entertainment that makes the time pass quickly.
    5. Any of various brief statements of case law made before modern reporting of legal cases.
    6. The leaving out of certain portions of a plaintiff's demand, the writ still holding good for the remainder.

Example Sentences

  • Abridgements of classic novels are often used in high school literature classes.
  • The professor recommended reading the abridgements of the research articles to save time.
  • She prefers abridgements of lengthy books when she's short on time.
  • Publishers often produce abridgements of lengthy historical texts to make them more accessible to the general public.
  • The library's collection includes many abridgements of famous speeches throughout history.

On this page you'll find 11 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abridgements, such as: abbreviations, abstracts, condensations, digests, elaborations, enlargements, expansions.

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