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Meaning of shortened
The primary meaning of the word "shortened" is to make something shorter in length, duration, or extent.
Etymology of shortened
The word "shortened" originates from the Old English words "scort" meaning short and "ian" meaning to make, with the suffix "-ened" indicating a past participle form, and has been used since the 15th century to describe something that has been made shorter.
Synonyms
abbreviated
abridged
condensed
curtailed
reduced
cut
truncated
clipped
pruned
shrunk
contracted
diminished
lessened
lowered
minimized
shortened
compressed
compacted
concentrated
decreased
downsized
economized
less
limited
minus
pared
shrunken
smaller
slighter
scaled-down
telescoped
abbreviated
briefer
brisker
crisper
more concise
snappier
terser
Definitions
- Made shorter in length, duration, or extent
- Reduced in size, amount, or degree
- Having a smaller or more compact form
Usage Examples
- The company shortened its name to make it more memorable.
- The teacher shortened the lesson plan to fit the available time.
- The manufacturer shortened the production cycle to increase efficiency.
Antonyms
lengthened
extended
expanded
increased
enlarged
prolonged
stretched
augmented
amplified
broadened
deepened
heightened
intensified
magnified
strengthened
enhanced
inflated
inflated
prolonged
protracted
delayed
elongated
lengthier
longer
more extensive
prolonged
wider