- Today's Word
Truncate
TRUN-kayt
Definition
- (verb) To shorten something by cutting off a part, especially at the end.
Example
The article had to be truncated to fit within the magazine’s word limit.
Fun Fact
“Truncate” comes from the Latin truncare, meaning “to cut off.” The concept appears in various fields, from botany (truncated leaves) to mathematics (truncated numbers). Digital systems often truncate text when displaying character limits, a feature familiar to anyone who’s seen a message cut off on social media.
(adjective) Completely airtight and sealed; or, completely closed off from outside influence or interference.
The research team worked in hermetic isolation for three months, communicating with no one outside the facility.