Meagrer: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฝ๏ธ
meagrer
[ หmiหษกษr ]
physical condition
Meager typically describes something that is lacking in quantity or quality. This term is often used to reference insufficient amounts of food, resources, or support. It conveys a sense of scarcity or inadequacy. For example, a meager meal might consist of only a small portion of food, insufficient for proper nourishment. The term can also be applied metaphorically, referring to limited opportunities or support in various contexts.
Synonyms
insufficient, paltry, scanty, skimpy, sparse
Examples of usage
- She served a meager breakfast of toast and coffee.
- The meager resources available led to challenges in the project.
- His meager knowledge of the subject was evident during the discussion.
Translations
Translations of the word "meagrer" in other languages:
๐ต๐น magro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฎเคเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช mager
๐ฎ๐ฉ kurus
๐บ๐ฆ ั ัะดะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ chudy
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฉใใ
๐ซ๐ท maigre
๐ช๐ธ flaco
๐น๐ท zayฤฑf
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฒูู
๐จ๐ฟ hubenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ chudรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฆ
๐ธ๐ฎ suhe
๐ฎ๐ธ grannur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถัาฃััะบะต
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ incษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ flaco
Etymology
The word 'meager' comes from the Old French 'maigre' meaning 'thin' or 'lean,' which originally derived from the Latin word 'macer' meaning 'thin, lean, or emaciated.' It traces back further to the Proto-Indo-European root '*maวตh-', which implied concepts of thinness or slightness. 'Meager' made its way into the English language during the Middle Ages, where it began to encompass not only the physical attributes of thinness and leanness but also the idea of insufficiency in terms of quantity, value, or support. Over the centuries, its usage expanded to often convey a lack of abundance in various contexts, from nourishment and resources to emotional support and opportunities.