Truncation
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
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)
Framework senses
- §1
- the act of cutting short
- §2
- 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)
- §3
- the property of being truncated or short