2007-04-13 09:02:45 · 2 answers · asked by ? 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
An abridged dictionary omits certain words that are either foreign, scientific or variations on other words. An unabridged dictionary contains all those words.
2007-04-13 09:07:24 · answer #1 · answered by Joy M 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
An unabridged dictionary is one that claims to be complete.
It contains ALL the words including the prefixes and suffixes for words.
2007-04-13 16:10:19 · answer #2 · answered by Jerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a "bridged" version may only offer some detail regarding an entry (like only one meaning or reference), while a "unabridged" version will contain a complete description of the word, it's context, useage, ect.
un·a·bridged / ËÉnÉËbrijd / • adj. (of a text) not cut or shortened; complete: an unabridged edition. ...
2007-04-13 16:10:49 · answer #3 · answered by Shannon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋