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[しゅく()·やく()]
shukuyaku
noun, suru verb

Root Words:

[しゅく() + やく()]
shuku + yaku

English Meaning(s) for 縮約

noun, suru verb
  1. abridgment; abridgement; condensation
  2. contraction

Definition and Synonyms for 縮約

Abridge reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
Synonyms: つづめる, かいつまむ, 略す, 略する, 略筆, 省略, 端折る, 約する, 縮約, 要略
Contraction a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds
Synonyms: コントラクション, 収斂, 収縮, 短縮, 緊縮, 縮約, 萎縮
Condensation a shortened version of a written work
Synonyms: 抄本, 縮約
Condensation the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
Synonyms: コントラクション, 凝縮, 収斂, 収縮, 圧搾, 圧縮, 圧迫性, 緊縮, 縮約, 萎縮

Meanings for each kanji in 縮約

» shrink; contract; shrivel; wrinkle; reduce
» promise; approximately; shrink

Categories 縮約 is a member of

Minify make smaller
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Word a unit of language that native speakers can identify
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Summary a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
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Shrinkage process or result of becoming less or smaller
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 縮約

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