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Old April 29, 2024, 09:13 PM   #18
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Yes, exactly the same thing. It even says so here. However, frustum was first used in 1658, whereas truncated turns up belatedly circa 1704, making frustum the original and more smarty-pants word. And, if we are to be pedantic, well, in for a penny, in for a pound.
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