World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesTruncate
/trʌŋˈkeɪt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To shorten something by cutting off a part.
"The editor decided to truncate the lengthy article to fit the magazine's space constraints." - 2
To reduce the length or duration of something.
"Due to time constraints, the presentation was truncated to only the most essential points."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'truncate' originates from the Latin 'truncatus', the past participle of 'truncare', meaning 'to cut off'. It entered the English language in the late 15th century, evolving to describe the act of shortening or cutting something by removing a part.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Truncate"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Truncate" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
tronquer
Transliteration: trɔ̃ke
"Il a dû tronquer son discours pour respecter le temps imparti."
kürzen
Transliteration: kʏʁt͡sən
"Er musste seinen Vortrag kürzen, um die Zeitvorgaben einzuhalten."
truncare
Transliteration: trun'kare
"Ha dovuto truncare il suo discorso per rispettare il tempo."
truncar
Transliteration: trun'kar
"Tuvo que truncar su presentación para ajustarse al horario."
truncar
Transliteration: trun'kar
"Ele teve que truncar sua apresentação para caber no tempo."
कटौती करना
Transliteration: katauti karna
"उन्हें समय सीमा के कारण अपने भाषण में कटौती करनी पड़ी।"
截断
Transliteration: jiéduàn
"由于时间限制，他不得不截断他的演讲。"
단축하다
Transliteration: danchukhada
"시간 제약으로 인해 그는 발표를 단축해야 했다."
切り詰める
Transliteration: kiritsumeru
"時間の制約のため、彼はプレゼンテーションを切り詰めなければならなかった。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all English termsExplore Nuanced Synonyms for "Truncate"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.