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Punier: meaning, definitions and examples

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punier

 

[ หˆpjuหniษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

descriptive comparison

The term 'punier' is a comparative form of the adjective 'puny'. It describes something that is smaller, weaker, or less significant than something else. Often, it is used to refer to physical stature, implying a lack of strength or power. In addition to physical characteristics, 'punier' can also describe things like efforts or achievements that are less impressive compared to others.

Synonyms

feebler, inferior, lesser, smaller, weaker

Examples of usage

  • He felt punier than his classmates.
  • The punier cat was often overlooked.
  • His punier attempts at sports were a source of embarrassment.
  • The punier tree struggled to survive among its larger counterparts.

Translations

Translations of the word "punier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais punido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคงเคฟเค• เคธเคœเคพ เคฆเฅ‡เคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bestrafer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebih menghukum

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะปัŒัˆ ััƒะฒะพั€ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ surowszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ˆใ‚ŠๅŽณใ—ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plus sรฉvรจre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกs severo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daha sert

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋” ์—„๊ฒฉํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูƒุซุฑ ู‚ุณูˆุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญsnฤ›jลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญsnejลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ดไธฅๅŽ‰็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stroลพji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ strangari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ะฐาฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒญแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daha sษ™rt

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกs severo

Etymology

The word 'puny' originates from the early 19th century, deriving from the Latin word 'punicus', which means 'of or from Carthage'. The etymology is somewhat obscure, but it is believed that 'puny' initially referred to a diminutive or inferior type of cattle that were once associated with the ancient city of Carthage. Over time, the word evolved in English to describe anything that is small, weak, or insignificant. The comparative form 'punier' naturally followed in usage, reflecting the ongoing need for comparative language to describe relative strength or size. The usage of 'puny' and its derivatives became more widespread, especially in literature and colloquial contexts, where it provided a vivid way to express inadequacy or smallness in comparison to larger or more impressive entities. It serves as a reminder of linguistic evolution, where words adapt and take on new meanings based on societal perceptions and contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,880, 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.