truncated

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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

truncated

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past tense and past participle of truncate entry 1

Examples of truncated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

However, the truncated keys allow for sizable speaker grilles on either side of the keyboard, which are joined by four more speakers within the system. — Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 19 Sep. 2026

But despite that truncated lifetime, Philae made several key discoveries – including detecting organics on 67P, mission scientists said. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Peter Zumthor’s design hoists a serpentine platform atop pavilions that read like stout, truncated legs, making the edifice almost creaturely in its architectural stance. — George Baker, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026

Obermueller, a second-round pick, has done well, albeit in truncated time after missing more than a month with an illness. — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1704, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for truncated

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