abridgeable
Variant of abridge
abridge
Definition
abridge (ə brij′)
transitive verb abridged abridged′, abridging abridg′·ing
- to reduce in scope, extent, etc.; shorten
- to shorten (a piece of writing) while preserving its substance; condense
- to lessen or curtail (rights, authority, etc.)
- Rare to deprive (a person) of rights, privileges, etc.
Etymology: ME abregen < OFr abregier < LL abbreviare, abbreviate
Related Forms:
- abridgable abridg′·able adjective or abridgeable abridge′·able
- abridger abridg′er noun
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