onverkorte

Onverkorte is a Dutch adjective meaning “not shortened” or “unshortened.” It is formed from the prefix on- combined with verkorte (shortened), and it signals a full-length or canonical form as opposed to shortened, contracted, or reduced variants.

Usage and interpretation

In linguistic, editorial, and textual studies, onverkte forms may be described as presenting the full or base form of a word, phrase, or abbreviation, distinguishing them from shortened or clipped variants. The term is not consistently standardized across all Dutch grammars or style guides, and its use tends to appear in descriptive linguistics, corpus annotation, or theoretical discussions about form variation rather than as a staple category in mainstream orthography.

Contexts and applications

In lexicography and editorial practice, onverkorted forms can be labeled to indicate a complete, unabridged entry or to mark the full form of an expression used in analysis or annotation. The concept is most often encountered in academic discussions rather than in everyday writing.

Related terms

Verkorte (shortened), onverkorten (to shorten), onverkort (unshortened). In broader Dutch terminology, related ideas include lange vorm (long form) and volledige vorm (full form).

See also

Abbreviations, contractions, full form, long form, lexicography.

References

The term onvergekorte is not widely standardized in major Dutch reference works. Readers should consult discipline-specific glossaries or corpora documentation for localized usage and definitions.