truncated
|trun-cat-ed|
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/ˈtrʌŋ.keɪ.tɪd/
(truncate)
shortened
Etymology
Etymology Information
'truncated' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'truncatus', where 'truncare' meant 'to cut off'.
Historical Evolution
'truncatus' transformed into the French word 'truncer', and eventually became the modern English word 'truncate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cut off or lop', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'truncate'.
The tree was truncated to prevent it from falling.
Adjective 1
shortened by having a part cut off.
The truncated version of the book was much shorter.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45