Runtier: meaning, definitions and examples
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runtier
[ หrสntiษr ]
species definition
A runtier refers to an animal or a person that is smaller or weaker than its counterparts, often within a group. This term is frequently used to describe the smallest animal in a litter, particularly in farming or breeding contexts. Runtiers can be perceived as less competitive due to their size, but they often display resilience and tenacity, overcoming their physical disadvantages. In some contexts, being a runt can also imply a certain charm or endearment, leading to protective behaviors from caregivers.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The runtier of the litter struggles to keep up with the others.
- Despite being the runtier, she proved to be a strong competitor.
- Runtiers often require special care to thrive.
Translations
Translations of the word "runtier" in other languages:
๐ต๐น runtier
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคเคเคฟเคฏเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Runtier
๐ฎ๐ฉ runtier
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะฝัััั
๐ต๐ฑ runtier
๐ฏ๐ต ใฉใณใใฃใข
๐ซ๐ท runtier
๐ช๐ธ runtier
๐น๐ท runtier
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐํฐ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุงูุชููุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ runtier
๐ธ๐ฐ runtier
๐จ๐ณ ๅ ฐๆๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ runtier
๐ฎ๐ธ runtier
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะฝััะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแแขแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ runtier
๐ฒ๐ฝ runtier
Etymology
The word 'runt' originates from the late 14th century, derived from the Middle English term 'runt', which originally meant a dwarf or a small animal. Its roots can be traced back to Old Norse 'runti', meaning a small animal or runt in general. Over time, the term evolved to include not only livestock but also became a colloquial term to describe any smaller or weaker individual in various contexts. The suffix '-ier' is a common English augmentation that implies a comparative degree, thus forming 'runtier', indicating not just a small individual but the smallest or least robust in a group. The usage of the word has shifted across cultures, gaining both affectionate and derisive connotations depending on the context and the speaker's intent.