Abridgments

/əˈbrɪdʒmənts/ noun

Definition

Plural of abridgment; multiple shortened or condensed versions of works.

Etymology

Plural of 'abridgment' using standard '-s' ending.

Kelly Says

From Shakespeare to Stephen King, authors have watched their work become abridgments—it's a strange immortality, being both preserved and pruned!

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.