A word with the same meaning as another formed by removing one or more of the syllables of the longer word, and considered a word in its own right rather than an abbreviation.
Particularly in Slavic languages, a shortened form of the adjective, used predicatively.
A brief summary of the major points of a written work, either as prose or as a table; an abridgment or condensation of a work.
A prayer book for use by the laity of the church.
A reference work containing brief articles that taken together give an overview of an entire field.