"Shortened form" refers to a word or phrase that has been made smaller or more concise, while still maintaining its core meaning. It is the shorter version of the original word or phrase. Full definition
Shortening the form by asking different questions over time lets the marketing team provide the sales team with detailed contact files for qualified leads, but saves the lead from having to answer 14 questions when they've only just started identifying a need in the first place. (ironpaper.com)
These are called «gairaigo» and they are often shortened forms. (singledating.com)
An extreme, sexual profanity and several shortened forms of the word are used along with scatological terms, profanities and terms of Deity. (parentpreviews.com)