truncated

adjective

trun·​cat·​ed ˈtrəŋ-ˌkā-təd How to pronounce truncated (audio)
ˈtrən-
Synonyms of truncatednext
1
a
: cut short : curtailed
a truncated schedule
b
: lacking an expected or normal element (such as a syllable) at the beginning or end : catalectic
2
: having the apex replaced by a plane section and especially by one parallel to the base
a truncated cone

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The decision to send a truncated crew allowed for two extra seats to be available on the Dragon capsule for the Starliner crew. — Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2025 Brisk, truncated treatments are normally the parlance of pop mavens whose freshness dates rapidly expire and who seek to hide deficiencies. — Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025 TVLine can confirm that legacy cast members Johnny Galecki (David), Michael Fishman (DJ) and Estelle Parsons (Bev) will not appear during the Roseanne offshoot’s truncated final season, which kicks off with the first of six episodes on Wednesday, March 26 (ABC, 8/7c). — Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 12 Mar. 2025 This opera is truly a truncated version of the book. — Shivani Vora, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for truncated

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1704, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of truncated was circa 1704

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