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[Anonymous]

What are words that are shortened versions of a longer word (i.e. "auto" for automobile) called, and where can I find a list of them?

 

[Casiopea]

What are words that are shortened versions of a longer word (i.e. "auto" for automobile) called, and where can I find a list of them?

They're called "Clippings". (Syllables are clipped, or cut from the word)

math = mathematics
sub = substitute or submarine
auto = automobile

 

[RonBee]

Clipped Words

Sometimes the clipping is done from the beginning. Sometimes it is done from the end. Sometimes the word is clipped and the spelling is altered slightly. Examples:

• auto = automobile
  photo = photograph
  cab = cabriolet, taxicab
  demo = demonstration
  doc = doctor
  coke = cocaine
  gent = gentleman
  gym = gumnasium
  mike = microphone
  taxi = taxicab
  plane = airplane

Here is a list:
http://www.aesincorp.com/Clippedwords.html

Here is another list:
http://department.monm.edu/classics/Courses/CLAS224/Handouts/ClippedWords.htm

How's that?



[Edited for formatting.]

 

[Casiopea]

Re: Clipped Words

Outstanding

 

[RonBee]

Re: Clipped Words

Outstanding

Thank you for that, and thank you for clippings.