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  • 1. foreshorten
  • 2. foreshorten
  • Foreshorten in a sentence
Table of Contents
  • 1. foreshorten
  • 2. foreshorten
  • Foreshorten in a sentence

Foreshorten Past Tense

The past tense of Foreshorten is foreshortened.

1. foreshorten

verb. reduce in scope while retaining essential elements.

Synonyms

  • lessen
  • bowdlerize
  • abbreviate
  • digest
  • bowdlerise
  • castrate
  • expurgate
  • edit
  • decrease
  • contract
  • concentrate
  • reduce
  • minify
  • cut
  • shorten
  • edit out
  • abridge

Antonyms

  • expand
  • inflate
  • accelerate
  • stretch

Etymology

  • fore- (English)
  • shorten (English)
  • -en (English)

2. foreshorten

verb. shorten lines in a drawing so as to create an illusion of depth.

Antonyms

  • appreciate

Etymology

  • fore- (English)
  • shorten (English)
  • -en (English)

Sentences with foreshorten


1. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
One reason for this prevalence is that circles are found in many designs, and technical drawings typically need to display views that foreshorten the circles.

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