Definition for Abbreviation:

• Shortened forms of written words or phrases used for brevity.

Synonyms for Abbreviation:

• n.

  •
  • retrenchment,
  • restriction,
  • cutting,
  • trimming,
  • addition,
  • syncope,
  • constriction.
  •abbreviation (noun)
  • initialism,
  • digest,
  • clipping,
  • truncation,
  • compression,
  • abstract,
  • abridgement,
  • synopsis,
  • curtailment,
  • short form,
  • reduction.
  •contraction (noun)
  • deflation,
  • compaction,
  • condensation,
  • shrinkage.
  •decrease (noun)
  • depletion,
  • deduction,
  • decrement,
  • Diminishment,
  • concentration,
  • erosion,
  • decrease.
  •something shortened (noun)
  • compendium,
  • outline,
  • abstraction,
  • syllabus,
  • sketch.

• v.

  •shortening (verb)
  • narrowing.

• Other synonyms:

  •
  • Reg,
  • apt,
  • passim,
  • sec,
  • cu,
  • pd,
  • PK,
  • CF,
  • ct,
  • sic,
  • ed,
  • ic,
  • FX,
  • CAPT,
  • min,
  • prep,
  • RX,
  • GR,
  • av,
  • prof,
  • max,
  • bpi,
  • ANON,
  • CCTV,
  • acronym.
  •
  • yr,
  • M,
  • fr,
  • V,
  • P.
  •
  • F.
  •
  • B.

Paraphrases for Abbreviation:

• Independent

  • Proper noun, singular
    tables.
  • Noun, singular or mass
    shortcut, reduction, logo, mention.

• Other Related

  • Noun, singular or mass
    shorthand, symbol, term.

Antonyms for Abbreviation:

• n.

  • abbreviation
    extension, amplification, expansion, long form.
  • something shortened
    increase, augmentation, lengthening.
  • Other antonyms:
    enlargement, elaboration.

Homophones for Abbreviation:

• approbation, abruption.

Hypernym for Abbreviation:

• n.

  • communication
    initialism, apocope.

Hyponym for Abbreviation:

• n.

  • act
    shortening.
  • communication
    word form, form, signifier, descriptor.