truncated

adjective

trun·​cat·​ed ˈtrəŋ-ˌkā-təd How to pronounce truncated (audio)
ˈtrən-
Synonyms of truncated
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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Not including the truncated 2020 season, those would be the lowest marks of his career. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026 Stop briefly in Heroes’ Square for a truncated timeline of Hungary’s melancholy history. — Joshua Levine, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026 That process would usually be more truncated, with allocations occurring after the official pricing is decided, closer to the market open. — Ari Levy,leslie Picker, CNBC, 9 June 2026 Fermin and Taylor were also involved in plays that helped Padres starter Walker Buehler, who struggled with command throughout his truncated outing. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026 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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“Truncated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/truncated. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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