Abridgement
/əˈbɹɪd͡ʒ.mənt/
Scrabble:17 ptsWWF:21 pts11 letters
Definition of Abridgement
noun
- The act of abridging; reduction or deprivation
"an abridgment of pleasures or of expenses"
- The state of being abridged or lessened.
- An epitome or compend, as of a book; a shortened or abridged form; an abbreviation.
- That which abridges or cuts short; hence, an entertainment that makes the time pass quickly
- Any of various brief statements of case law made before modern reporting of legal cases.
Anagrams of Abridgement
No exact anagrams found for "abridgement". This word has a unique letter combination.
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
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Total: 17 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Abridgement
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Abridgement"
Abridgement is a 11-letter word that scores 17 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Abridgement" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "abridgement" is a high-scoring word.