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abbreviations
Abbreviations are shortened versions of longer words or phrases. For example, the contraction, “don’t” is combination of two individual words: do + not.
There are various types of abbreviations in English; including (but not limited to) acronyms, contractions, truncations, initialisms, portmanteaus and clipped words. Common abbreviations include, i.e.; (id est in Latin), e.g.; (exempli gratia, also in Latin); or p.s. meaning “postscript”.
What Are Acronyms?
Acronyms are a type of abbreviation where each word in a series or phrase forms a single word that’s pronounced differently, like YOLO (You Only Live Once).
When to Use I.e. (I.e. or E.g.)
I.e. is Latin for id est, meaning ‘in essence’. In English, this is understood as ‘that is to say’, or ‘in other words’.
How Do You Abbreviate Continued? Cont. or Cont’d?
Technically, both cont. and cont’d are correct abbreviations for continued. Cont. is a truncated form, and cont’d is a contracted form for continued.
How to Write e.g. (Examples and Worksheet)
If you thought Latin was a language of the past—think again! Learn how to use e.g. in writing, understand its meaning, and a whole lot more.
How to Write “P.S.”
PS? Postscript? What does this mean? We’re not talking about your PlayStation, though they do share the same initials as the subject of this GrammarFlex article!