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foreshortened

UK
/fɔːˈʃɔːtənd/
US
/fɔrˈʃɔrtənd/

Translations

foreshortenedadjective
more foreshortened
Comp.
most foreshortened
Super.
UK
/fɔːˈʃɔːtənd/
US
/fɔrˈʃɔrtənd/
raccourciEn arts plastiques, représenté en perspective avec une longueur visiblement réduite.
The artist's use of a foreshortened arm in the painting created a sense of depth.
L'utilisation d'un bras raccourci dans le tableau a créé une impression de profondeur.
Additional translations
abrégéRéduit en longueur, en durée ou en ampleur; plus bref.
Synonyms
compressed
contracted
shortened
diminished
foreshortenverb

foreshortened

Past Simple

foreshortened
Past Simple
foreshortened
Past Participle
foreshortening
Gerund
UK
/fɔːˈʃɔːtən/
US
/fɔrˈʃɔrtən/
raccourcirEn dessin et en peinture, pour représenter un objet ou une partie du corps avec un effet de perspective.
The artist skillfully foreshortened the figure's arm to give the painting a more realistic perspective.
L’artiste a habilement raccourci le bras de la figure pour donner au tableau une perspective plus réaliste.
Additional translations
abrégerSurtout pour un événement, une durée ou une portée.
Synonyms
truncate
shorten
curtail
compress
abbreviate

Definitions

foreshortenedadjective
Appearing shorter than actual length due to perspective.
The artist's use of a foreshortened arm in the painting created a sense of depth.
Shortened or reduced in length or scale; made briefer.
Because of time constraints, the speaker gave a foreshortened version of her lecture.
foreshortenverb
To reduce or distort parts of an object in a drawing or painting to create the illusion of three-dimensionality, often by making them appear shorter than they actually are.
The artist skillfully foreshortened the figure's arm to give the painting a more realistic perspective.
To make something appear shorter or smaller than it really is.
The photographer foreshortened the landscape by using a wide-angle lens.
To reduce the length, duration, or scope of something; to abridge or curtail.
Because of the impending storm, the committee decided to foreshorten the ceremony.
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