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.
The most common type of Colonial style is Georgian Colonial. Preceeding the Federal Colonial style, Georgian Colonial is much simpler in architecture. Like all Colonial styles, Georgian focuses on strict symmetry. It is typically a box shape and is adorned with windows, which are typically five across and shutters.
Modern and contemporary styles tend to get confused. Modern architecture refers to design inspired by the historical art movement of modernism. Most classic examples of modern architecture are more than 50 years old, which makes it a little easier to tell a modern-style home from a contemporary-style home.