abbreviated

[uh-bree-vee-ey-tid]

adjective

1. shortened; made briefer.

   The rain led to an abbreviated picnic.

2. (of clothing) scanty; barely covering the body.

   an abbreviated bathing suit.

3. constituting a shorter or smaller version of.

   The large car was an abbreviated limousine.

Other Word Forms

• unabbreviated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of abbreviated¹

First recorded in 1545–55; abbreviate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

They were animated but relatively reserved in an abbreviated clubhouse champagne shower.

From Los Angeles Times

They are so abbreviated and less than clear that it’s maddening.

From Salon

For the Dodgers last October, after returning for an abbreviated season, Buehler threw 10 shutout innings in the league championship series and the World Series.

From Los Angeles Times

Whatever else might turn up in the future, the current selection at the Hammer represents the brilliant early start of Davis’ abbreviated career.

From Los Angeles Times

The career Dodger in his 18th season has 2,974, and he’s inching toward the finish line, having struck out six in three abbreviated starts since coming off the injured list two weeks ago.

From Los Angeles Times

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