Detruncation

/ˌdetrʌŋˈkeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The act or process of cutting off or trimming the top or end of something.

Etymology

From Latin 'detruncatio', derived from 'detruncate'. The '-tion' suffix converts the verb into a noun.

Kelly Says

In geometry, detruncation of a pyramid creates multiple triangular faces—it's actually a reverse operation from what truncation does!

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