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half-length

1 5.6

Made half as long as the original

adjective
/ˈhæfˌlɛŋkθ/

: versión abreviada

The publisher released a half-length version of the classic novel for younger readers.

Examples

She chose to perform a half-length arrangement of the concerto at the recital.
A half-length documentary was broadcast to fit the television schedule.
The movie was a half-length feature that kept the audience engaged.
He prefers half-length films because they fit into his busy schedule.
The publisher released a half-length version of the classic novel for younger readers.
She chose to perform a half-length arrangement of the concerto at the recital.
He prefers half-length films because they fit into his busy schedule.

Synonyms

cut

vshalf-length

24 4.9

With parts removed to make it shorter

is reduced to exactly half the original length

shortened

vshalf-length

15 2.5

Made not as long in time, size, or distance

is reduced to exactly half the original length

abbreviated

vshalf-length

13 4.2

Shorter than normal in time or length

is reduced to exactly half the original length

truncated

vshalf-length

6 6.3

Shortened because a part is cut away or time is limited

is reduced to exactly half the original length

How Long

extended

37 3.5

full-length

36 3.4

half-length

1 5.6

abridged

7 4.2

brief

534 2.0

Surface Forms

half-length positive

Morphology

half-length = half + length (transparent) = half + length

Direct compound meaning 'having half the original/full length', straightforward for learners.

Etymology

The word half-length can also mean shortened to about half its original size, coming from half ('half') and length ('how long' or 'size'). So a half-length version of a book, film, or music piece is one that is cut down to roughly half the length.