truncated. adj. 1. (Mathematics) maths (of a cone, pyramid, prism, etc) having an apex or end removed by a plane intersection that is usually nonparallel to the base.2. (Chemistry) (of a crystal) having edges or corners cut off.dj. 1. Having the apex cut off and replaced by a plane, especially one parallel to the base. Used of a cone or pyramid. 2. Lacking one or more syllables, especially in the final foot; catalectic.
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