truncated

[/trʌŋˈkeɪtɪd/]
adjective
truncado
1. shortened by cutting off the top or end; having had a part removed
The truncated cone is a geometric shape with its top cut off.
O cone truncado é uma forma geométrica com seu topo cortado.
2. shortened or reduced in length or duration
The meeting was truncated due to an emergency.
A reunião foi truncada devido a uma emergência.
3. appearing or seeming shorter than normal; cut short abruptly
His truncated speech left many questions unanswered.
Seu discurso truncado deixou muitas perguntas sem resposta.
4. (Computing) having digits removed from the end of a number or string
The truncated value shows only two decimal places.
O valor truncado mostra apenas duas casas decimais.
The term 'truncated' is commonly used in both American and Brazilian technical contexts, particularly in mathematics, engineering, and information technology. In Brazil, it appears frequently in academic and professional settings. The word maintains the same formal register in both English-speaking countries and Portuguese-speaking Brazil.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
shortenedcut shortabbreviatedreducedcurtailedincomplete
Antonyms / Antônimos
completefullextendedlengthenedintactunabridged

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
truncado
standard term used in mathematics, computing, and general usage
Rio de Janeiro
truncado
same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
truncado
same as general Brazilian Portuguese; commonly used in technical contexts
Portugal
truncado
identical usage; also 'cortado' may be used in informal contexts

Related Words

truncatetruncationabridgedabbreviateddiminishedsevered

Related Idioms & Phrases

truncated conversation - uma conversa interrompida/incompleta
truncated version - versão reduzida/abreviada
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