It is often used in biology and zoology to describe a part of an organism that is shortened or abruptly ended.
For example:
* Truncated cone: A cone that has been cut off at its top.
* Truncated leaf: A leaf with a blunt or flattened tip.
* Truncated tooth: A tooth that is shortened or has a blunt tip.
The term "truncatus" is frequently used as a specific epithet in the scientific names of various species, indicating a distinctive characteristic of the organism.