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abbreviatable

v.
C1 Advanced ab·bre·vi·at·able

v. describing a word or phrase that can be shortened into a shorter form. You use this when talking about how to make writing more efficient.

v. capable of being shortened or condensed into a more concise form. Often used in technical or linguistic contexts regarding the efficiency of communication.


SIMPLE

The word 'abbreviation' is itself abbreviatable.

CONTEXTUAL

The technical manual contains many abbreviatable terms that are defined in the glossary.

COMPLEX

While some complex scientific terms are abbreviatable to save space in journals, others remain in full to ensure clarity for the general public.

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