Synonyms of abridgment
8 similar words
Another word for abridgment is synopsis. Other synonyms of abridgment are abstract, shortening, lessening and précis.
Synonyms and similar words for abridgment
nounThe act of abridging; reduction or deprivation.
- diminution
- lesseningA growing lesser; reduction or decrease.
- shorteningFat that is solid at room temperature, especially hydrogenated vegetable oil (known as vegetable shortening), used to...
- compendium
- epitome
- abstractA summary title of the key points detailing a tract of land, for ownership; abstract of title.
- synopsisA brief summary of the major points of a written work, either as prose or as a table; an abridgment or condensation of...
- précisA summary or brief: a concise or abridged statement or view.
Meaning of abridgment
- noun The act of abridging; reduction or deprivation.
- noun The state of being abridged or lessened.
- noun An epitome or compend, as of a book; a shortened or abridged form; an abbreviation.
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Questions about synonyms of abridgment
- What is another word for abridgment?
- Abridgment has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as synopsis, abstract, shortening, lessening and précis.
- What does abridgment mean?
- Abridgment means the act of abridging; reduction or deprivation.
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