Synonyms of abbreviation

12 similar words · 7 opposite words

Another word for abbreviation is summary. Other synonyms of abbreviation are curtailment. The opposite of abbreviation is expansion.

Synonyms and similar words for abbreviation

abbreviatureA shortened form of a word or phrase, used in place of the whole; an abbreviation.
abridgement
abstract
compendA compendium; an epitome; a summary.
compression
condensation
contraction
curtailmentThe act of curtailing.
epitome
reduction
shortcut
summaryAn abstract or a condensed presentation of the substance of a body of material.

amplification
dilation
enlargement
expansionThe replacement of a short name (e.g., acronym, initialism, alphanumeric symbol, abbreviation) with the longer name...
expatiationAn act of expatiating.
extension
production

noun The result of shortening or reducing; abridgment.
noun A shortened or contracted form of a word or phrase used to represent the whole, using omission of letters, and sometimes substitution of letters, or duplication of initial letters to signify plurality, including signs such as +, =, @.
noun The process of abbreviating.

What is another word for abbreviation?: Abbreviation has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as summary and curtailment.
What is the opposite of abbreviation?: The opposite of abbreviation is expansion. Other antonyms of abbreviation are production.
What does abbreviation mean?: Abbreviation means the result of shortening or reducing; abridgment.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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