Definition of shortened

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • shortened is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • shortened is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
  • shortened is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of shortened


  • cut short in duration (adjective)

    Examples

    1. her shortened life was clearly the result of smoking

    Synonyms

    1. abbreviated
    2. truncated
  • cut short (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the shortened rope was easier to use

    Synonyms

    1. sawed-off
    2. sawn-off
  • with parts removed (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. cut
  • shortened by or as if by means of parts that slide one within another or are crushed one into another (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. telescoped

See definition of shortened in Merriam Webster