Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
abreviatura
Noun
/ˌæb.rɪ.viˈeɪ.tʃər/
Definition
A form of a word or phrase that is shortened, typically comprising the initial letters or syllables.
Examples
- A common abbreviation for ‘et cetera’ is ‘etc.’
- The abbreviation ‘USA’ stands for the United States of America.
- In academic writing, many terms are often used in their abbreviated form.
Meaning
In linguistics, an abbreviation is used to represent a longer phrase or term, making writing and communication more efficient.
Synonyms
- shortening
- conciseness
- acronym