Shortenings: meaning, definitions and examples
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shortenings
[ ˈʃɔːtənɪŋz ]
abbreviation
Shortenings are the act of making something shorter, especially by using abbreviations or acronyms. They are commonly used in written communication to save time and space.
Synonyms
abbreviations, acronyms, contractions
Examples of usage
- Some common shortenings include 'etc.' for 'et cetera' and 'ASAP' for 'as soon as possible'.
- Using shortenings can help convey information quickly and efficiently in texts and emails.
Translations
Translations of the word "shortenings" in other languages:
🇵🇹 abreviações
🇮🇳 संक्षेपण
🇩🇪 Abkürzungen
🇮🇩 singkatan
🇺🇦 скорочення
🇵🇱 skrót
🇯🇵 略語 (りゃくご)
🇫🇷 abréviations
🇪🇸 abreviaciones
🇹🇷 kısaltmalar
🇰🇷 약어 (yakeo)
🇸🇦 اختصارات
🇨🇿 zkratky
🇸🇰 skratky
🇨🇳 缩写 (suōxiě)
🇸🇮 okrajšave
🇮🇸 styttingar
🇰🇿 қысқартулар
🇬🇪 შემოკლებები
🇦🇿 qısaltmalar
🇲🇽 abreviaciones
Word origin
The word 'shortenings' originated from the verb 'shorten', which dates back to the late 16th century. The concept of abbreviating words or phrases for convenience and efficiency has been used throughout history in various forms. In modern times, shortenings have become an integral part of written communication, especially in digital communication.
See also: short, shortage, shortbread, shortcomings, shortcut, shortcuts, shorten, shortened, shortening, shortfall, shortly, shortness, shortsighted.