What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
truncation
Example
The word 'library' can be truncated to 'librar' to include variations like 'libraries' and 'librarian'. [truncation: noun]
Example
The term 'blog' is a truncation of 'weblog'. [truncation: noun]
clipping
Example
The word 'advertisement' can be clipped to 'ad'. [clipping: noun]
Example
The term 'math' is a clipping of 'mathematics'. [clipping: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Clipping is more commonly used than truncation in everyday language and is often associated with informal language and slang. Truncation is more common in technical fields such as linguistics and database searching.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between truncation and clipping?
Truncation is generally more formal than clipping, which is often associated with informal language and slang.
