abridged
Shortened for brevity
Abridged describes something shortened or condensed, typically a text: an abridged dictionary, an abridged edition of a novel.
The abridgment keeps essential content while cutting length—unlike a summary, which compresses everything.
I listened to the abridged audiobook on my commute.
The opposite is unabridged.
Made more concise
- truncatedCut off abruptly
- compressedReduced by pressure
- reducedMade less in amount
- cutSeverance or reduction
edited · trimmed · pruned · excerpted · summarized · contracted · diminished · pared-down
Condensed version of content
- digestMetabolize or summarize
- abstractCondensed version of text
- précisConcise summary of text
- overviewBroad general summary
outline · compendium · condensation · epitome · brief · recap · summary · capsule
Favoring one side
- incompleteLacking necessary parts
- fragmentaryConsisting of incomplete parts
- selectiveChoosing with care
- limitedRestricted in extent
restricted · lacking · missing · omitted · expurgated · redacted · censored · bowdlerized
Single published version
- versionA distinct form
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
- reprintNew copy, same content
- paperbackBook with flexible cover
audiobook · pocket edition · student edition · school edition · anthology · collection · omnibus · selected works
Able to be reached
- simplifiedMade less complex
- readableEasy to understand
- user-friendlyEasy to operate
- introductoryServing as a beginning
beginner-friendly · easy-to-read · popularized · dumbed-down · watered-down · lite · basic · elementary
shortened
Made more concise
- truncatedCut off abruptly
- compressedReduced by pressure
- reducedMade less in amount
cut · edited · trimmed · pruned · excerpted · summarized · contracted · diminished · pared-down · curtailed
synopsis
Condensed version of content
overview · outline · compendium · condensation · epitome · brief · recap · summary · capsule · sketch
partial
Favoring one side
- incompleteLacking necessary parts
- fragmentaryConsisting of incomplete parts
- selectiveChoosing with care
limited · restricted · lacking · missing · omitted · expurgated · redacted · censored · bowdlerized · sanitized
edition
Single published version
- versionA distinct form
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
- reprintNew copy, same content
paperback · audiobook · pocket edition · student edition · school edition · anthology · collection · omnibus · selected works · compilation
accessible
Able to be reached
- simplifiedMade less complex
- readableEasy to understand
- user-friendlyEasy to operate
introductory · beginner-friendly · easy-to-read · popularized · dumbed-down · watered-down · lite · basic · elementary · approachable
- booksnovel, textbooks, study guides, book, paperback
- Audiobooksaudiobook, narrator, chapter, narration, playback speed
- dictionariesdictionary, dictionaries, definitions, definition, entries
- diminisheddevalued, lessened, decreased, depreciated, reduced
- incompleteincomplete, unfinished, partial, fragmentary, half-done
- shortshort, brief, small, little, tiny
abridgedunabridged
Not shortened or condensed
complete · uncut · full · full-length · unexpurgated
- abridged versionShortened form of work
- abridged editionShortened form of work
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