unabridged
/ʌnəˈbrɪdʒd/
ADJECTIVE
1. Not shortened or condensed
Of a book, document, or other publication, not shortened, abridged, expurgated, or condensed; complete in its original or full form.
1.1. Complete and unshortened publication
Describing a book, document, text, or recording that retains its full content without omissions, cuts, or reductions.
Synonyms
- complete
- entire
- exhaustive
- full
- intact
- integral
- total
- unabbreviated
- uncondensed
- uncut
- unexpurgated
- unshortened
- whole
Antonyms
- abbreviated
- abridged
- condensed
- diminished
- incomplete
- partial
- reduced
- shortened
- unfinished
Examples
- The library proudly displayed a collection of unabridged classics on its shelves.
- She preferred to read the unabridged version of the novel for the complete story.
- The dictionary on the shelf was an unabridged edition, offering a comprehensive range of words.
- The audiobook was released in both abridged and unabridged formats to cater to different preferences.
- The professor assigned the students the task of reading the unabridged version of the research paper for a thorough understanding.
Related Words
- edition
- publication
- manuscript
- transcript
- full-length
- comprehensive
- reference work
- dictionary