Unabridged

usgb/ˌʌnəˈbrɪdʒd/
adjective

Not cut or shortened; full-length.

He reads the unabridged version of the book.
Visual representation of "unabridged" - Not cut or shortened; full-length.

Often appears as...

  • unabridged dictionary
  • unabridged edition
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Content Intact

An 'unabridged' book has all its content as the author intended, nothing's removed.

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I prefer the unabridged biography because it includes all the original details.
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Lengthy Reading

Unabridged texts are longer; they're the full works and require more time to read.

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Set aside ample time for the unabridged novel, as it's quite extensive.
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Original Flavor

Reading 'unabridged' works lets you experience the original style and language.

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The unabridged Shakespeare plays retain their original Elizabethan English.
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