- past tense form of abbreviate.
- past participle of abbreviate.
abbreviated
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Brain-derived neurotrophic factor, often abbreviated as BDNF, is a protein involved in the growth, maintenance, and survival of nerve cells and is frequently studied in mental health research.
From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026
The babydoll itself debuted in the 1940s as a nightgown whose abbreviated length was the result of war-rationed fabric.
From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026
The White House said that medication lists in executive summaries, like the one they provided on Friday, are often abbreviated for readability and relevance.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
She lost to Trump following an abbreviated campaign.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
Why record, even in abbreviated fashion, the young man’s name?
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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