Truncation Definition & Meaning
truncation
- noun
- the property of being truncated or short
- the replacement of an edge or solid angle (as in cutting a gemstone) by a plane (especially by a plane that is equally inclined to the adjacent faces)
- the act of cutting short; "it is an obvious truncation of the verse"; "they were sentenced to a truncation of their limbs"
"Truncation" in song lyrics
See how truncation is used in real songs:
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"definition of truncation"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with truncation
Usage tips for "truncation"
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