Dictionary Check: truncation

"truncation" is a valid word!

Scrabble 12 points
Words with Friends 16 points

Definition

noun

the property of being truncated or short

Synonyms:
noun

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)

noun

the act of cutting short

Example: "it is an obvious truncation of the verse"

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