Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

for-short

adjective
fɔːr-ʃɔːrt
Definition
To diminish or reduce in size or extent.
Examples
  • Her for-short explanation left us wanting more details.
  • The artist used a for-short perspective to create depth in the painting.
Meaning
The term ‘for-short’ is an archaic expression that implies making something shorter or cutting it short.
Synonyms
  • abbreviated
  • curtailed
  • truncated