unabridged

adjective

un·​abridged ˌən-ə-ˈbrijd How to pronounce unabridged (audio)
1
: not abridged : complete
an unabridged reprint of a novel
2
: being the most complete of its class : not based on one larger
an unabridged dictionary

Example Sentences

an unabridged reprint of a novel
Recent Examples on the Web But transcripts like this unabridged readout of a two-hour interaction with Kevin Roose of The New York Times, or multiple quotes in this haunting Stratechery piece, show Sydney spouting forth with the fluency, nuance, tone, and apparent emotional presence of a clever, sensitive person. Rob Reid, Ars Technica, 24 Feb. 2023 In addition to the film’s restoration and rerelease, Stop Making Sense’s 1984 soundtrack will be reissued in unabridged, 2-LP form for the first time on August 18. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2023 Nézet-Séguin persuaded the Met to perform the first of the handful of versions Verdi oversaw, the one Parisian audiences saw in 1867 — in French and largely unabridged here minus a ballet that even the composer considered extraneous. Vulture, 1 Mar. 2022 Prince Harry's sweeping story was published in 16 languages with all print and digital formats released simultaneously, and the royal reads the book's unabridged audio edition. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2023 In any case, Spare will be available globally on January 10, 2023, in print and digital forms, along with an unabridged audio edition of the book read by the prince himself. Vulture, 27 Oct. 2022 Thoroughbreds, Shetland ponies, wild Przewalski’s horses—all of them have unabridged DMRT3 proteins. Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 29 Aug. 2012 The keepsake book is unabridged, designed with full-color illustrations, and comes with eight interactive paper craft elements designed by MinaLima — including Harry's Hogwarts letter, a Great Hall feast, and more delightful surprises. Jamie Kravitz, Woman's Day, 4 Nov. 2022 In tandem with the physical release, an unabridged audio edition of the book, read by Obama, will be released by Penguin Random House Audio. Anna Tingley, Variety, 5 Oct. 2022 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unabridged was in 1599

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“Unabridged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unabridged. Accessed 27 May. 2023.

Kids Definition

unabridged

adjective
un·​abridged ˌən-ə-ˈbrijd How to pronounce unabridged (audio)
1
: not abridged : complete
an unabridged reprint of a novel
2
: complete of its class : not based on one larger
an unabridged dictionary

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