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abbreviated
[uh-bree-vee-ey-tid]
adjective
shortened; made briefer.
The rain led to an abbreviated picnic.
(of clothing) scanty; barely covering the body.
an abbreviated bathing suit.
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
Example Sentences
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.
An abbreviated list of memorable train wrecks at first base:
He pointed to the unsuccessful, abbreviated campaign Harris had in the 2024 presidential contest because of then-President Biden’s decision to bow out of the race in the summer, months before the election.
Because of that schedule quirk, the Dodgers’ spring schedule was abbreviated again.
May doesn’t have, however, with under a week remaining in the Dodgers’ abbreviated spring camp, is clarity on exactly what his role will be when the regular season begins.
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