abridgment

abridgment is a 10-letter English word with 4 senses as noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: The act of abridging, or the state of being abridged; diminution; lessening; reduction or deprivation; as, an abridgment of pleasures or of expenses. Face value is 16 in Scrabble and 20 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

10 letters · Scrabble 16 · Words With Friends 20 · 4 senses

Definitions

1. noun. The act of abridging, or the state of being abridged; diminution; lessening; reduction or deprivation; as, an abridgment of pleasures or of expenses.
2. noun. An epitome or compend, as of a book; a shortened or abridged form; an abbreviation.
3. noun. That which abridges or cuts short; hence, an entertainment that makes the time pass quickly.
4. noun. a shortened version of a written work

   Synonyms: abridgement, capsule, condensation

Synonyms

abridgement, capsule, condensation

Common word forms

abridgments

Words from these letters

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