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- Dictionarystunted/ˈstʌntɪd/
adjective
- 1. having been prevented from growing or developing properly: "the trees exhibit a stunted appearance"
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prevented from growing or developing to the usual size: A few stunted trees were the only vegetation visible. children with stunted growth. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Low, short and shallow. a step down idiom. ankle-deep. brief. fubsy.
1. : an unusual or difficult feat requiring great skill or daring. especially : one performed or undertaken chiefly to gain attention or publicity. 2.
Stunted definition: slowed or stopped abnormally in growth or development.. See examples of STUNTED used in a sentence.
If something is stunted, it's been prevented from growing or developing to its full potential. After a hot, dry summer, there's nothing left in your vegetable garden but a few stunted tomato plants. Stunted things are scrawny, like the tiny runt in a litter of puppies.
STUNT definition: 1. an exciting action, usually in a film, that is dangerous or appears dangerous and usually needs…. Learn more.
STUNTED meaning: 1. prevented from growing or developing to the usual size: 2. prevented from growing or developing…. Learn more.
Definition of stunted adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Stunt definition: to stop, slow down, or hinder the growth or development of; dwarf. See examples of STUNT used in a sentence.
stunt somebody/something to prevent somebody/something from growing or developing as much as they/it should. The constant winds had stunted the growth of plants and bushes. His illness had not stunted his creativity.
STUNTED definition: slowed or stopped abnormally in growth or development | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples.
