truncated

adjective

trun·​cat·​ed ˈtrəŋ-ˌkā-təd 

ˈtrən-

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

Examples of truncated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Billed as a player capable of creating mismatches on linebackers and safeties, Engram filled a truncated role, catching 50 passes for 461 yards and one touchdown. —Troy Renck, Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2026

The Rangers signed McCutchen to a minor league contract last week, and despite his truncated camp, the 39-year-old will be given a chance to compete for a roster spot. —Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026

On the resulting truncated power play, Gauthier’s buzzer-beating bid for a hat trick didn’t go, sending the affair to a shootout, where the Ducks have been flawless. —Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026

Kamala Harris has been signaling interest in another presidential run, and Walz was her vice-presidential pick in what was already a truncated and awkward campaign. —Matt K. Lewis, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1704, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for truncated

• abated
• ablated
• awaited
• belated
• berated
• castrated
• chelated
• citrated
• collated
• conflated
• created
• curated