Definitions
- Referring to the process of cutting off the end of a word or phrase. - Used in linguistics to describe the shortening of a word by removing some of its parts. - Talking about the removal of a part of a number, such as decimal places.
- Referring to the process of making something shorter in length or duration. - Used in linguistics to describe the creation of a new word by removing some of its parts. - Talking about the abbreviation of a word or phrase.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve reducing the length of something.
- 2Both can be used in linguistics to create new words.
- 3Both can be used to make something more concise.
- 4Both can be used to save time or space.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Truncation focuses on removing the end of a word or number, while shortening focuses on making something shorter in general.
- 2Purpose: Truncation is often used to create a new word or to simplify a number, while shortening is often used to save time or space.
- 3Scope: Truncation is typically used in technical or scientific contexts, while shortening is used in everyday language.
- 4Application: Truncation is commonly used in mathematics and computer science, while shortening is commonly used in writing and communication.
- 5Connotation: Truncation can have a negative connotation, implying that something has been cut off or lost, while shortening is neutral or positive, implying that something has been made more efficient or concise.
Remember this!
Truncation and shortening are both methods of reducing the length of something. However, truncation specifically refers to the removal of the end of a word or number, while shortening refers to making something shorter in general. Truncation is often used in technical or scientific contexts, while shortening is used in everyday language to save time or space.
