abbreviation
Translation
shortened form, contraction
Examples
'Dr.' is the abbreviation for 'Doctor'.
'Dr.' is the abbreviation for 'Doctor'.
What is the abbreviation for 'United Kingdom'?
What is the abbreviation for 'United Kingdom'?
Grammar Patterns
((for sth.)) a shortened form of (sth.) 'Dr.' is the abbreviation for 'Doctor'.
Similar Words
Synonyms: acronym, initialism, contraction
Etymology
From Latin 'abbreviationem', a noun of action from 'abbreviare'. See 'abbreviate'.
Memory Tips
The '-tion' suffix often indicates a noun representing an action or result. This is the result of 'abbreviating'.