potted
UK: ˈpɒtɪd | US: ˈpɑːtɪd
adj. 1. (of a plant) grown or placed in a pot
adj. 2. (of food) preserved or cooked in a pot or jar
adj. 3. (informal) shortened or condensed; abridged
The word "potted" derives from the noun "pot" (from Old English "pott," meaning a container) combined with the suffix "-ed," indicating a state or condition. Originally used literally for plants grown in pots (16th century), it later extended to food preserved in jars (19th century) and figuratively to condensed works (early 20th century). The progression reflects a logical shift from physical containment to abstract shortening.
The balcony was filled with potted herbs and flowers.
She served homemade potted shrimp as an appetizer.
This is just a potted version of the original novel.
Potted meat was a common ration during the war.
The museum displayed potted histories of famous inventors.