Meaning of the word truncation in English

What does truncation mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

truncation

US /trʌŋˈkeɪ.ʃən/
UK /trʌŋˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Noun

1.

the act of making something shorter or quicker, especially by removing the end of it:

Example:
The term "novel" is a truncation of the Italian word "novella."
Learn This Word at Lingoland