What does truncation mean?
Truncation means (linguistics) The act of truncating or shortening (for example, words are shortened to form blend words or portmanteaus)..
Truncation
/tɹʌŋˈkeɪʃən/ · noun
Meaning
(linguistics) The act of truncating or shortening (for example, words are shortened to form blend words or portmanteaus)..
Definitions by Sense
- (linguistics) The act of truncating or shortening (for example, words are shortened to form blend words or portmanteaus).
- (mathematics) The removal of the least significant digits from a decimal number.
- (geometry) An operation in any dimension that cuts a regular polytope at its vertices, creating a new facet in place of each vertex.
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Synonyms for truncation
Antonyms for truncation
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Word Forms
- truncations
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for truncation?
Common synonyms include shortness.
What is the opposite of truncation?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use truncation in a sentence?
Use truncation where its definition matches the intended context.
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