breviārium — meaning in English
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English meaning
- abridgment noun The act of abridging; reduction or deprivation
- overview noun A short summary that covers the main points of something without going into detail.
- summary noun A short version of a longer text that covers only the main points.
Senses
breviārium is used for these senses in English:
- abridgment (US) An epitome or compend, as of a book; a shortened or abridged form; an abbreviation. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
- overview A brief summary, as of a book or a presentation.
abridgment — full definition
- noun The act of abridging; reduction or deprivation
- noun The state of being abridged or lessened.
- noun An epitome or compend, as of a book; a shortened or abridged form; an abbreviation.
- noun That which abridges or cuts short; hence, an entertainment that makes the time pass quickly