shortened
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ˈʃɔ:
shaw
tened
tənd
tēnd

Definition & Meaning of "shortened"in English

shortened
01

made shorter in length or height 

Grammatical Information
Composition
past participle adjective
qualitative
Superlative
most shortened
Comparative
more shortened
gradable
Examples
The shortened ladder made it easier to reach the lower shelves without overreaching. 
02

with parts removed 

03

cut short in duration 

04

shortened by or as if by means of parts that slide one within another or are crushed one into another 

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