1. appearing shorter than actual size due to perspective or angle of view
Usage: art and visual perception
2. reduced in duration or scope; abbreviated

Examples

• The artist drew the figure’s arm foreshortened to show proper perspective.
• From this angle, the building appears foreshortened and squat.
• The photographer captured a foreshortened view of the hallway.
• His vacation was foreshortened due to the emergency at work.
• The foreshortened timeline made the project more challenging.
• The mountain looked foreshortened from our viewpoint in the valley.