Definitions
- Describing a shortened version of a text or speech that has been cut off abruptly. - Referring to a geometric shape that has been cut off at an angle or corner. - Talking about a process in which data is rounded off or reduced in size by removing some of its components.
- Referring to a text or speech that has been made shorter without abruptness. - Talking about a physical object that has been reduced in length or size. - Describing a process in which time or duration is reduced.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to making something shorter than its original length.
- 2Both can be used to describe texts, speeches, or physical objects.
- 3Both can be used as verbs or adjectives.
What is the difference?
- 1Abruptness: Truncated implies an abrupt or sudden end, while shortened does not have this connotation.
- 2Shape: Truncated is often used to describe geometric shapes that have been cut off at an angle or corner, while shortened is not used in this context.
- 3Process: Truncated often refers to a process of rounding off or reducing data, while shortened can refer to a process of reducing time or duration.
- 4Connotation: Truncated has a more technical or formal connotation, while shortened is more commonly used in everyday language.
Remember this!
Truncated and shortened are synonyms that both refer to making something shorter than its original length. However, truncated implies an abrupt or sudden end, often used to describe texts, speeches, or geometric shapes. On the other hand, shortened does not have this connotation and can refer to reducing time, duration, or physical length.
