Abbreviated

Pronunciation
/uh-BREE-vee-ay-tid/
Category
Morphology
Singular
Abbreviated form
Plural
Abbreviated forms

Definition

Reduced in length or duration; in entomology, often refers to shortened body parts or features.

Etymology

From the Latin 'abbreviatus', past participle of 'abbreviare', meaning 'to shorten'.

Example

The wings of some flightless beetles are abbreviated, making them incapable of flight.

Synonyms

  • Shortened
  • Truncated

Related Terms

  • Reductive
  • Diminished
  • Condensed

Usage Notes

Abbreviated can describe various body parts such as wings, antennae, or legs, indicating they are shorter than usual for the species.