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unabridged

/ˌʌn.əˈbrɪdʒd/
un · a · bridged
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unabridged Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Not shortened, condensed, or curtailed; complete and in its full original length (especially of a book, dictionary, or other written work).

Example

"She listened to the unabridged audiobook of the classic novel during her cross-country drive."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Unabridged' means not shortened in length, whereas 'unexpurgated' specifically means not censored of offensive or objectionable content.

• Rhymes for unabridged

• Nearby Words

unabating
unabbreviated
unable
unabridged
unabsorbed
unabsorbent
unaccented

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the prefix 'un-' (not) and 'abridged', the past participle of 'abridge', which derives via Old French 'abregier' from Late Latin 'abbreviare' (to shorten).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unabridged. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unabridged
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