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How do you spell Abbreviation?

Correct spelling

abbreviation

Two B's. ABBREVI + ATION.

Why is abbreviation spelled this way?

From Latin abbreviare, to shorten. BREVIS (short) is at the heart. Ironically, abbreviation is itself a rather long word for the concept of making things shorter.

Common misspellings of abbreviation

abreviationabbrevationabrevationabbreviaton

Example

USA is an abbreviation for United States.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "abbreviation". Two B's. ABBREVI + ATION.
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