truncation vs cutting

cutting vs truncation

truncation and cutting both are nouns.

truncation is not an adjective while cutting is an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
truncation	Yes	No	No	No
cutting	Yes	Yes	No	No

As nouns, cutting is a hypernym of truncation; that is, cutting is a word with a broader meaning than truncation:

truncation: the replacement of an edge or solid angle (as in cutting a gemstone) by a plane (especially by a plane that is equally inclined to the adjacent faces)
cutting: removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape

Other hypernyms of truncation include carving.

truncation (noun)	cutting (noun)
the act of cutting short	the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends
the replacement of an edge or solid angle (as in cutting a gemstone) by a plane (especially by a plane that is equally inclined to the adjacent faces)	the act of cutting something into parts
the property of being truncated or short	the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge
	the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
	the act of diluting something
	removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape
	the division of a deck of cards before dealing
	an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine
	a piece cut off from the main part of something
	a part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting

truncation (adjective)	cutting (adjective)
	unpleasantly cold and damp
	painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
	(of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character

Difference between truncation and cutting

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