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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)
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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)
Example sentences of the word 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.