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Pronunciation / Transliteration: sankshiptakshar
"संक्षिप्ताक्षर 'डॉ.' का अर्थ 'डॉक्टर' है।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A shortened form of a word or phrase.
"The abbreviation 'Dr.' stands for 'Doctor'." - 2
The act of shortening a word or phrase.
"Abbreviation is common in text messaging."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'abbreviation' originates from the Latin word 'abbreviare', meaning 'to shorten', which evolved through Middle English. The concept has been used since the 14th century to denote a shortened form of a word or phrase.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Abbreviation" is said worldwide
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abréviation
Transliteration: abréviation
"L'abréviation 'Dr.' signifie 'Docteur'."
Abkürzung
Transliteration: Abkürzung
"Die Abkürzung 'Dr.' steht für 'Doktor'."
abbreviazione
Transliteration: abbreviazione
"L'abbreviazione 'Dr.' sta per 'Dottore'."
abreviatura
Transliteration: abreviatura
"La abreviatura 'Dr.' significa 'Doctor'."
abreviação
Transliteration: abreviação
"A abreviação 'Dr.' significa 'Doutor'."
संक्षिप्ताक्षर
Transliteration: sankshiptakshar
"संक्षिप्ताक्षर 'डॉ.' का अर्थ 'डॉक्टर' है।"
缩写
Transliteration: suōxiě
"缩写 'Dr.' 代表 '医生'。"
약어
Transliteration: yag-eo
"약어 'Dr.'는 '의사'를 의미합니다."
略語
Transliteration: ryakugo
"略語 'Dr.' は '医者' を意味します。"
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