Truncation (Noun)
Meaning 1
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).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Truncation in gemstone cutting involves replacing edges or solid angles with planes, enhancing the stone's visual appeal.
- A strategic truncation of the crystal's natural facets resulted in an improved sparkle and brilliance of the gemstone.
- The skilled cutter achieved a perfect truncation of the solid angle, reducing waste and maximizing the stone's carat weight.
- By carefully examining the crystal's inclusions and orientations, the lapidary determined the optimal points of truncation.
- The art of gem cutting requires an understanding of truncation, proportions, and the dynamics of light interaction with the stone's internal structure.
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Meaning 2
The act of cutting short; "it is an obvious truncation of the verse"; "they were sentenced to a truncation of their limbs".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The medieval town's history is marked by a truncation of its city walls after the devastating war.
- It is an obvious truncation of the original poem, losing its poetic essence in the process.
- The sentence was an apparent truncation of the author's intended message, sparking controversy among readers.
- The harsh punishment was a truncation of their freedom, and they would have to serve years in isolation.
- The abrupt truncation of the melody at the song's climax added to its dramatic effect.
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Meaning 3
The property of being truncated or short.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The truncation of the building's design was a deliberate choice to emphasize its modern aesthetic.
- Truncation occurs in some flowers when a natural process disrupts the continuation of a stem.
- Due to budget constraints, the project was reduced, suffering from truncation of its original scope.
- The mountain's truncation from the continuous range gave it a unique and fascinating geological profile.
- The novel underwent significant truncation of subplots during the editing process to create a streamlined narrative.