unabridged
pronunciation
How to pronounce unabridged in British English:
UK [ˌʌnəˈbrɪdʒd]
How to pronounce unabridged in American English:
US [ˌʌnəˈbrɪdʒd]
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- Adjective:
- (used of texts) not shortened
Word Origin
- unabridged (adj.)
- 1590s, from un- (1) "not" + past participle of abridge (v.). Since 19c. chiefly in reference to literary works.
Example
- 1. That 's just for starters ; we 'll hear the unabridged version shortly .
- 2. Roald dahl audiobooks - nearly complete , some unabridged .
- 3. Perhaps the best-known argument for this view is found the unabridged edition of an otherwise excellent book , the sovereignty of god , by a. w. pink .
- 4. Best ever 400 famous unabridged classic audiobooks .
- 5. Msdict collins english dictionary complete & unabridged .