unabridged

adjective

un·​abridged ˌən-ə-ˈbrijd How to pronounce unabridged (audio)
Synonyms of unabridgednext
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

Examples of unabridged in a Sentence

an unabridged reprint of a novel
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To read the unabridged story, go here. — Jeff St. John, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026 This is the first time an unabridged version of the book will be released. — Rachel Raposas, People.com, 24 June 2025 Danes’ unabridged audiobook spans 13 hrs and 32 minutes. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 24 June 2026 Production wrapped with over 2,000 recording hours logged to create unabridged adaptations. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unabridged

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

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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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