truncated

adjective

trun·​cat·​ed ˈtrəŋ-ˌkā-təd 

ˈtrən-

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

Examples of truncated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The truncated license renewal has not changed Resorts World Sentosa's expansion or investment plans, Lee said. —Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025

In 2020, Lil Wayne dropped a truncated version of 2011’s No Ceilings, Drake celebrated the 10th anniversary of So Far Gone with a 2019 release on streaming platforms. —Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2025

The event begins at 8 p.m. ET on July 20, with programming in the 8 p.m, 9 p.m. and 10 p.m timeslots through July 25 and a truncated schedule on July 26. —James Powel, USA Today, 20 July 2025

There is influential support for qualifying tournaments, which have provided great drama and spectacle in rival sports such as basketball and its truncated game of 3x3. —Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1704, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for truncated

• abated
• ablated
• awaited
• belated
• berated
• castrated
• chelated
• citrated
• collated
• conflated
• created
• curated