shortened form

Definitions

A word or phrase that has been reduced in length, such as an abbreviation, acronym, or contraction.

A truncated version of a longer term used for brevity or convenience in communication.

Examples

The word 'flu' is the shortened form of influenza.

Using a shortened form of a name can often make a conversation feel more informal.

Synonyms

abbreviation acronym contraction short form diminutive clipping

Antonyms

full form expanded version unabbreviated term complete word long form