Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Breviate

adj, noun, verb

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Abbreviated, short. obsolete
Noun
  1. 1
    A short account, brief statement; a summary, abridgement or precis
  2. 2
    A brief missive or dispatch; a note.
  3. 3
    A lawyer's brief.
Verb
  1. 1
    To abbreviate, shorten. obsolete
  2. 2
    To abstract for counsel's instruction, to brief obsolete

Etymology

Etymology 1

First attested in 1581; borrowed from Latin breviātum, from the perfect passive participle of breviō (“shorten, abridge”), see -ate (noun-forming suffix).

Etymology 2

First attested in the beginning of the 16ᵗʰ century; either borrowed from Latin breviātus, the perfect passive participle of breviō (“shorten, abridge”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix)) or apheretic form of abbreviate.

Etymology 3

First attested in the beginning of the 16ᵗʰ century; either borrowed from Latin breviātus, the perfect passive participle of breviō (“shorten, abridge”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix)) or apheretic form of abbreviate.

See also for "breviate"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: breviate