ABBREVIATION Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word abbreviation. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word abbreviation. (close relations)

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	condensation				nounn
	noun • (psychoanalysis) an unconscious process whereby two ideas or images combine into a single symbol; especially in dreams • the process of changing from a gaseous to a liquid or solid state • atmospheric moisture that has condensed because of cold • the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together • a shortened version of a written work • the act of increasing the density of something
	contraction				nounn
	noun • (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber) • the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together • a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds • the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
	reduction				nounn
	noun • the act of decreasing or reducing something • any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent • the act of reducing complexity
	shortening				nounn
	noun • fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods • act of decreasing in length
	truncation				nounn
	noun • the property of being truncated or short • the replacement of an edge or solid angle (as in cutting a gemstone) by a plane (especially by a plane that is equally inclined to the adjacent faces) • the act of cutting short
	abridgement				nounn
	noun • a shortened version of a written work
	abstract				noun, adjectiven, adj
	adjective • existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment noun • a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance • a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory adjective satellite • not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature • dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention verb • consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically • make off with belongings of others • consider apart from a particular case or instance • give an abstract (of)
	compression				verb, nounv, n
	noun • an increase in the density of something • the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together • encoding information while reducing the bandwidth or bits required • applying pressure
	curtailment				nounn
	noun • the temporal property of being cut short • the act of withholding or withdrawing some book or writing from publication or circulation • the reduction of expenditures in order to become financially stable
	epitome				nounn
	noun • a standard or typical example • a brief abstract (as of an article or book)
	shortcut				nounn
	noun • a route shorter than the usual one
	summary				nounn
	noun • a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form adjective satellite • performed speedily and without formality • briefly giving the gist of something
	abbreviature				nounn
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	compend				nounn
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