Definition of abbreviate

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of abbreviate is as below...

Abbreviate (a.) Abbreviated; abridged; shortened.

Lern More About Abbreviate

Ladykin :: Ladykin (n.) A little lady; -- applied by the writers of Queen Elizabeth's time, in the abbreviated form Lakin, to the Virgin Mary..
Master :: Master (n.) A title given by courtesy, now commonly pronounced mister, except when given to boys; -- sometimes written Mister, but usually abbreviated to Mr..
Metencephalon :: Metencephalon (n.) The posterior part of the brain, including the medulla; the afterbrain. Sometimes abbreviated to meten..
Varietas :: Varietas (n.) A variety; -- used in giving scientific names, and often abbreviated to var..
Mesencephalon :: Mesencephalon (n.) The middle segment of the brain; the midbrain. Sometimes abbreviated to mesen. See Brain.
Scilicet :: Scilicet (adv.) To wit; namely; videlicet; -- often abbreviated to sc., or ss..
Abbreviated :: Abbreviated (imp. & p. p.) of Abbreviat.
Abbreviate :: Abbreviate (v. t.) To reduce to lower terms, as a fraction..
Epencephalon :: Epencephalon (n.) The segment of the brain next behind the midbrain, including the cerebellum and pons; the hindbrain. Sometimes abbreviated to epen..
Myelencephalon :: Myelencephalon (n.) The brain and spinal cord; the cerebro-spinal axis; the neuron. Sometimes abbreviated to myelencephal.
Doublet :: Doublet (a.) One of two or more words in the same language derived by different courses from the same original from; as, crypt and grot are doublets; also, guard and ward; yard and garden; abridge and abbreviate, etc..
Et Caetera :: Et caetera () Others of the like kind; and the rest; and so on; -- used to point out that other things which could be mentioned are to be understood. Usually abbreviated into etc. or &c. (&c).
Bastard :: Bastard (n.) Abbreviated, as the half title in a page preceding the full title page of a book..
Messieurs :: Messieurs (n. pl.) Sirs; gentlemen; -- abbreviated to Messrs., which is used as the plural of Mr..
Idem :: Idem (pron. / adj.) The same; the same as above; -- often abbreviated id.
Rinforzando :: Rinforzando (a.) Increasing; strengthening; -- a direction indicating a sudden increase of force (abbreviated rf., rfz.) Cf. Forzando, and Sforzando..
Videlicet :: Videlicet (adv.) To wit; namely; -- often abbreviated to viz.
Company :: Company (n.) Partners in a firm whose names are not mentioned in its style or title; -- often abbreviated in writing; as, Hottinguer & Co..
International :: International (n.) The International; an abbreviated from of the title of the International Workingmen's Association, the name of an association, formed in London in 1864, which has for object the promotion of the interests of the industrial classes of all nations..
Abbreviate :: Abbreviate (a.) Having one part relatively shorter than another or than the ordinary type.
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us