Meagerer: meaning, definitions and examples

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meagerer

 

[ หˆmiหษกษ™rษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing quantity

Meagerer is a comparative form of the adjective 'meager,' which describes something that is insufficient or lacking in quantity, quality, or richness. It suggests that a particular amount is even more deficient compared to something else. This term is often used to describe resources, such as food and finances, which are not adequate for needs. While the more common form of the word 'meager' implies scarcity, 'meagerer' emphasizes an even greater degree of insufficiency.

Synonyms

poorer, scantier, sparser

Examples of usage

  • The meagerer portion left him unsatisfied.
  • Her meagerer savings prevented her from taking a vacation.
  • The meagerer output of the business led to layoffs.

Translations

Translations of the word "meagerer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escasso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฎเคœเคผเฅ‹เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช mager

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kurang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะปะฐะฑะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ubogi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไนใ—ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท maigre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ magro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cฤฑlฤฑz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€์กฑํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุญูŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ubohรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ubohรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ดซไน็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ revno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรกtรฆkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะฟัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฃแƒกแƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑt

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ miserable

Etymology

The term 'meager' originated in Middle English around the 15th century, derived from the Old French word 'maigre,' meaning 'thin' or 'lean.' It is related to the Latin 'macra,' which means 'thin' as well. Originally, the word was used in various contexts, often in relation to food and sustenance, to describe something that was not only lacking but also embodied a sense of poverty or deficiency. As the term evolved into 'meagerer,' it retained the original connotations of scarcity but also allowed for a comparative degree, emphasizing an even greater lack. The term is often employed in literature and everyday language to highlight insufficiencies, whether in material possessions or emotional states.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,870, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.