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An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word, or phrase, typically created by taking initial letters for example OEM for Original Equipment Manufacturer or shortening the word, for example 'Tues' for Tuesday.
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Is there a name to differentiate abbreviations that come before or after the word it refers ...
Some abbreviations typically come before (Mr., Mrs., Mt.)
Some abbreviations typically come after (st., Inc.)
Some abbreviations might be in the middle (vs.) … Some abbreviations won't fit these categories (i.e., e.g., etc.)
Are there any terms to differentiate the different types of abbreviations (e.g. something like prefix and suffix abbreviations)? …
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