Truncated

Adjective

Definition: Shortened or cut short in duration or extent.

Synonyms: Shortened, Abbreviated, Cut short

Antonyms: Extended, Elongated, Prolonged

Examples:

The professor gave a truncated lecture due to time constraints.
The movie had a truncated ending, leaving the audience unsatisfied.

Mnemonics:

Think of truncating a long line by cutting it short.

Verb (past participle of "truncate")

Definition: To shorten or cut short.

Synonyms: Shorten, Cut, Abbreviate

Antonyms: Lengthen, Extend, Elongate

Examples:

The editor decided to truncate the article to fit in the limited space.
The architect had to truncate the design to meet the budget constraints.

Mnemonics:

Imagine truncating a long word by removing its last few letters.

Etymology:

Origin:

Truncated comes from the Latin word "truncatus", past participle of "truncare" meaning "to maim" or "to cut off".

Historical Usage:

The term "truncated" has been used in English since the late 16th century to refer to the act of shortening or cutting off.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Truncated cone"

Explanation:

A cone that has been cut off at the top, creating a flat circular base.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing "truncated" with "truncated cone".

Explanation:

"Truncated" is a general term for something that has been shortened, while a "truncated cone" specifically refers to a cone that has been cut off at the top.