abbreviate (3) | (verb) - From the Late Latin word abbreviare (to shorten) which is etymologically related to brevi (short). = To make shorter or to reduce to a shorter form meant to stand for the whole. |
abbreviation (2) | (noun) - From the Late Latin word abbreviare (to shorten) which is etymologically related to brevi (short). =A shortened form of a word or phrase used in place of the whole, such as abbr. for abbreviation. |
breviary (5) | (noun) - From the Latin word. = A prayer book used by catholic priests which has the songs, prayers, etc. used in their daily prayers. |
brevity (3) | (noun) - From the Latin word. = Short or concise speech or written
material. |