Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

abbreve

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: ab-breve
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An abbreviation.

Informal

Example Sentences

"But 4 signs as an abbreve for 5 letters is rather absurd."
"If he ever replies, what does it mean if it's really short, or only with an acronym or shortened form of a word (aka an abbreve), or a bizarre link to a wildlife refuge for chimpanzees?"

Etymology

Clipping of abbreviation.

Usage

Informal

Inflected Forms

abbreves (plural)

Questions

What does abbreve mean?: An abbreviation.
Where does abbreve come from?: Clipping of abbreviation.

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