Word: abridgement
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: a
bridge
ment
Definition: Alternative form of abridgment; a shortened version of a written work
Morphemes:
Affix: abridge
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To shorten or contract by using fewer words, yet retaining the sense; to epitomize; to condense
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ad-
Language: la
Decoded: ad-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: usually prefixed to verbs, in which cases it often has the effect of intensifying the verbal action
Affix: brevis
Language: la
Decoded: brevis
Meaning: short; brief
Affix: -ō
Language: la
Decoded: -o
Meaning: denominative
Affix: -ment
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns from verbs, the nouns having the sense of "the action or result of what is denoted by the verb".
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ment
Language: fro
Decoded: -ment
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns from verbs, usually of action or state resulting of them. Equivalent to the English -ment.