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Truncated

Verb / ˈtrʌˌŋkeɪtɪd / Another word for truncated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To shorten something by cutting off part of it

Synonyms & similar words

shortened abbreviated cutshort truncate shortened cut abridged clipped cropped trimmed curtailed reduced condensed abbreviated contracted snipped sheared chopped dock lop

Example sentences

  1. The tailor truncated the pants to make them fit better.
  2. The chef truncated the recipe to save time.
  3. The tree was truncated to make room for the new building.
  4. The editor truncated the article to fit it on one page.
  5. The artist truncated the sculpture to give it a more unique shape.

Quotes

  • The world is a truncated affair, a more or less cosmic blunder. - Joseph Conrad
  • Every moment is a golden one for him who has the vision to recognize it as such. - Henry Miller
  • The universe is a pretty big place. It's bigger than anything anyone has ever dreamed of before. So if it's just us... seems like an awful waste of space. - Carl Sagan

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