Abbreviatory

//əˈbɹi.vi.əˌtɔɹ.i// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Serving or tending to abbreviate; shortening; abridging.

Etymology

From abbreviate + -ory.

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