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Meaning of shortening
The primary meaning of the word "shortening" is the act or process of making something shorter.
Etymology of shortening
The word "shortening" originated from the Old English words "scort" meaning short and the suffix "-ening" which forms a noun indicating a process or action
The word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of making something shorter
Synonyms
reduction
contraction
diminution
lessening
decrease
curtailment
abridgment
truncation
condensation
compression
compacting
shrinking
narrowing
constriction
tightening
abbreviating
cutting
pruning
paring
trimming
clipping
slicing
chopping
minifying
downsizing
scaling down
tapering
slimming
Definitions
- The act or process of making something shorter or smaller
- * A substance, especially a fat, used in cooking to make food shorter or more crumbly in texture
- * A reduction in the duration or extent of something
Usage Examples
- The chef used a special shortening to make the pastry crispy
- * The company is considering shortening the workweek to improve productivity
- * The new shortening technique allows for faster data processing