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abbreviature

Abbreviature (noun) means an abridgment; a compendium; an abstract.

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noun
1
An abridgment; a compendium; an abstract.
2
An abbreviated state or form.
3
A shortened form of a word or phrase, used in place of the whole; an abbreviation.
4
The process of abbreviating.
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Etymology

From Medieval Latin abbreviātūra, from Late Latin abbreviō (“shorten, abbreviate”). See also abbreviate.

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What is the meaning of abbreviature?

"abbreviature" (noun) means an abridgment; a compendium; an abstract.

What are the different meanings of abbreviature?

"abbreviature" has 3 main meanings: 1. An abridgment; a compendium; an abstract; 2. An abbreviated state or form; 3. A shortened form of a word or phrase, used in place of the whole; an abbreviation.

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