Abbreviature
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈbɹi.vi.əˌt͡ʃʊɹ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Abbreviature is a noun meaning An abridgment; a compendium; an abstract.
Meaning
An abridgment; a compendium; an abstract.
More Meanings
- A shortened form of a word or phrase, used in place of the whole; an abbreviation.
- (obsolete) An abbreviated state or form.
- (obsolete) The process of abbreviating.
Example Sentences
This is an excellent abbreviature of the whole duty of a Christian.
The hand of PROVIDENCE writes often by abbreviatures, hieroglyphicks or short characters […]
Word Forms
- abbreviatures
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include abbrevn, abbreve, breviation, abecedism, compo, apronym.
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