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ABRIDGEMENTS Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word abridgements. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word abridgements. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for ABRIDGEMENTS

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diminution
nounn
noun

• change toward something smaller or lower

• the statement of a theme in notes of lesser duration (usually half the length of the original)

• the act of decreasing or reducing something

lessening
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a change downward

shortening
nounn
noun

• fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods

• act of decreasing in length

abridgment
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)

capsule
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a small container

• a pill in the form of a small rounded gelatinous container with medicine inside

• a dry dehiscent seed vessel or the spore-containing structure of e.g. mosses

• a shortened version of a written work

• a structure that encloses a body part

• a spacecraft designed to transport people and support human life in outer space

• a pilot's seat in an airplane that can be forcibly ejected in the case of an emergency; then the pilot descends by parachute

verb

• enclose in a capsule

• put in a short or concise form; reduce in volume

compendium
nounn
noun

• a publication containing a variety of works

• a concise but comprehensive summary of a larger work

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

epitome
nounn
noun

• a standard or typical example

• a brief abstract (as of an article or book)

precis
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

verb

• make a summary (of)

synopsis
nounn
noun

• a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

Best Hypernyms For ABRIDGEMENTS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for abridgements, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for DIMINUTION

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