The difference between Abridged and Unabridged
When used as adjectives, abridged means cut or shortened, especially of a literary work, whereas unabridged means not abridged, shortened, expurgated or condensed.
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Abridged as an adjective:
Cut or shortened, especially of a literary work.
Examples:
"The novel was abridged by the author to make the audio recording a more manageable length."
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Abridged as a verb:
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Unabridged as an adjective (of a book or document):
Not abridged, shortened, expurgated or condensed; complete.