Why is the word "abbreviation" so long?

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Why is the word "abbreviation" so long?

2007-04-18 00:49:02 · 4 answers · asked by babycattos 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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Yes, it's a good question...
Why is the word "big" so short?

2007-04-18 00:57:45 · answer #1 · answered by Plano estratégico 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋

The abbreviation for 'abbreviation' is abbr. so we can have an example.

2007-04-18 07:53:14 · answer #2 · answered by 9987 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋

ABBREVIATE:

Origin: 1400–50; late ME abbreviaten < LL abbreviÄtus shortened (ptp. of abbreviÄre), equiv. to L ad- ad- + breviÄtus (brevi(s) short + -Ätus -ate1)

2007-04-18 07:57:04 · answer #3 · answered by Nick Solly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

It is the same principle as is used to name 'dried pod of capsicum', known as 'chilli' or 'chili'. It's pretty hot.

2007-04-18 10:30:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋