Unabridged
(adjective)
Not shortened or condensed; complete; full-length.
Origin:
The word "unabridged" is derived from the prefix "un-" meaning "not" or "opposite of" and the verb "abridge" meaning "to shorten or reduce in length". it is used to indicate that something is complete or has not been shortened or condensed in any way.
Examples:
- The unabridged version of the novel is much longer than the abridged version.
- I recommend you to buy the unabridged dictionary, it contains more words.
- The unabridged recording of the opera is over four hours long.
- He read the unabridged version of the classic novel.
- The unabridged version of the speech was published in the newspaper.