curtate

[ kur-teyt ]

adjective

1. having been shortened; reduced; abbreviated.

curtate

/ ˈkɜːteɪt /

adjective

1. shortened

Word History and Origins

Origin of curtate¹

First recorded in 1670–80; from Latin curtātus, past participle of curtāre “to shorten,” derivative of curtus “short, shortened”; curt, -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of curtate¹

C17: from Late Latin curtāre to shorten, from Latin curtus cut short; see curt

Related Words

• abbreviated
• brief
• crisp
• precise
• shortened
• terse