Bowdlerization
Bowdlerization noun - A shortened version of a written work.
Usage example: this bowdlerization of “Moby Dick” simply eliminates all the chapters on whaling and cetology
Synopsis and bowdlerization are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Synopsis" instead a noun "Bowdlerization".
Synopsis
Synopsis noun - A sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory.
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Synonyms for Synopsis
Bowdlerization and synopsis are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bowdlerization" instead a noun "Synopsis".
Nearby Words: synoptic, synoptical
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Related pairs
- sketch and bowdlerization
- sketch and synopsis
- survey and bowdlerization
- survey and synopsis
- abstract and bowdlerization
- abstract and synopsis
- summary and bowdlerization
- summary and synopsis
- brief and bowdlerization
- brief and synopsis
- abridgment and bowdlerization
- abridgment and synopsis
- condensation and bowdlerization
- condensation and synopsis
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