Curtailed

Pronunciation: /kərˈteɪld/

Definitions of curtailed

verb to reduce in extent or quantity; to cut short

Example Sentences

A1 My plans for the weekend were curtailed due to bad weather.

A2 The company curtailed its spending in order to save money during the economic downturn.

B1 The government curtailed the rights of its citizens in the name of national security.

B2 The new regulations curtailed the company's ability to expand into new markets.

C1 The pandemic curtailed international travel for the foreseeable future.

C2 The athlete's career was curtailed by a serious injury that required multiple surgeries.

Examples of curtailed in a Sentence

formal The company curtailed its spending in order to improve profitability.

informal I had to curtail my shopping spree because I ran out of money.

slang My parents curtailed my freedom by grounding me for a week.

figurative Her dreams of becoming a professional dancer were curtailed by a knee injury.

Grammatical Forms of curtailed

• past tense: curtailed
• plural: curtailed
• comparative: more curtailed
• superlative: most curtailed
• present tense: curtail
• future tense: will curtail
• perfect tense: have curtailed
• continuous tense: is curtailing
• singular: curtailed
• positive degree: curtailed
• infinitive: to curtail
• gerund: curtailing
• participle: curtailed

Origin and Evolution of curtailed

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'curtailed' originated from the Middle English word 'curtailen' which meant to cut short or reduce.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'curtailed' has retained its original meaning of cutting short or reducing, but it is now commonly used in a variety of contexts beyond just physical cutting.