abbreviated

[ uh-bree-vee-ey-tid ]

adjective

1. shortened; made briefer:

   The rain led to an abbreviated picnic.

2. (of clothing) scanty; barely covering the body:

   an abbreviated bathing suit.

3. constituting a shorter or smaller version of:

   The large car was an abbreviated limousine.

Other Words From

• unab·brevi·ated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of abbreviated¹

First recorded in 1545–55; abbreviate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

When Biden did drop out, some Democrats called for an abbreviated primary so that voters could weigh in on his replacement.

From Salon

Acknowledging that many undecided American voters “are still getting to know” her after her abbreviated presidential campaign, Harris touched on the highlights of her biography and upbringing.

From BBC

Apart from an abbreviated calendar, another benefit that Harris and Schwarzenegger enjoyed was avoiding a contentious partisan primary.

From Los Angeles Times

Today, the hours are still abbreviated: Wednesdays and Sundays, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., which they hope to expand to allow for more private reading and reflection.

From Los Angeles Times

But the combination of an abbreviated campaign and a desire to maintain positive political momentum has resulted in less detailed plans than most prior nominees.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• brief
• crisp
• precise
• shortened
• terse