truncated

/ˈtrʌŋkeɪtɪd/
adjective
  1. Shortened or cut off, especially by removing the end or tip.
    • The tree had a truncated trunk because the top had been broken off in a storm.
    • The truncated meeting ended after only twenty minutes.
    • She gave a truncated version of the story because we were running out of time.
  2. Describing a geometric shape (such as a cone or pyramid) that has had its top cut off parallel to the base.
    • In geometry class, we learned how to calculate the volume of a truncated prism.
    • A truncated cone is often used for traffic cones and drinking cups.
    • The ancient monument was shaped like a truncated pyramid.
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