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truncated

truncated

1 6.5
An object with its end cut off, like a cone with its top removed
  • adjective
  • /trʌŋˈkeɪtɪd/
  • Specialized
: truncado
  • OK, so the truncated cone is will appear in just about every section of the engine from the the front end to the aft end.

So the scattering amplitude is the one with the external lags truncated.

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Examples

  • During the meeting, they discussed the truncated agenda, which focused only on the most important topics.

  • The artist created a stunning sculpture of a truncated pyramid, cleverly illustrating how a typical shape can be modified.

  • You first sample a time point from this truncated normal distribution.

  • So then, then at least on, on a little on a little standard machine, but we'll compare that with a truncated Newton method where we do several things here.

  • OK, this is a set of orthogonal waveforms here which are truncated sinusoids.

  • Beside them is another relic, almost certainly from Constantinople, this truncated porphyry column.

  • The professor explained that the truncated version of the textbook provides the essential information without unnecessary details.

Synonyms

cut
vstruncated
24 4.9

With parts removed to make it shorter

is used more for physical shapes or forms rather than editorial trimming
sawed-off
vstruncated
16 6.0

Cut shorter by sawing, often a gun or pipe

denotes a general removed end or missing section, not a specific cutting method
shortened
vstruncated
15 2.5

Made not as long in time, size, or distance

refers specifically to a missing end or part, often for solid forms
abbreviated
vstruncated
13 4.2

Shorter than normal in time or length

applies more to physical removal of a section, not just making something briefer
cut off
vstruncated
11 4.4

Separated by cutting from a larger thing

focuses on a part being missing, especially in relation to shape or form
clipped
vstruncated
6 3.7

Cut neatly to make a tidy shape, like a hedge or beard

describes a larger missing part or end, not a small neat trim
truncate
vstruncated
7.5

Ending suddenly as if cut off

is more often used about physical shapes or forms with missing parts

Antonyms

complete
751 1.0

Having all needed parts and nothing missing

Compounds

truncated pyramid
  • Specialized
1 7.2

A pyramid with the top cut off by a flat cut parallel to its base

truncated cone
  • Specialized
1 7.2

A cone shape with the top cut off leaving two round ends of different sizes

How Short

truncated
  • Specialized
1 6.5
shortened
15 2.5
trimmed
8 1.0

Surface Forms

truncated positive

Morphology

truncated = truncate (transparent) = truncate + ed

Adjectival/past-participle formation from 'truncate'; in geometry it describes a shape with its end cut off, a straightforward extension of 'shortened/cut off'.

Etymology

Truncated comes from the Latin truncare 'to cut off' and truncus 'trunk', which gives the image of a shape with its top chopped away. So a truncated cone or tower is one that has had its end or part removed.