adj
stunted
adj
1
Prevented from growing or developing fully; smaller than normal as a result.
"The stunted trees on the cliff had been battered by wind for decades."
"Years of malnutrition left the children with stunted growth."
How to Use Stunted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHeld back from growing to full size or maturity.
Common pairings
stunted growth
stunted development
Word Forms
more stunted comparative, most stunted superlative
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