Stumpier: meaning, definitions and examples
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stumpier
[ หstสm.pi.ษr ]
physical description
Stumpier refers to something that is shorter and thicker in shape compared to a standard version. The term is often used to describe the physical appearance of objects, plants, or even animals.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The stumpier tree had a wider trunk than its taller counterparts.
- Her legs looked stumpier in that particular dress.
- He preferred the stumpier design of the table for better stability.
Translations
Translations of the word "stumpier" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mais truncado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฎ เคฒเคเคฌเคพเค เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช stockiger
๐ฎ๐ฉ lebih pendek
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพัะพััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ krรณtszy
๐ฏ๐ต ็ญใ
๐ซ๐ท plus court
๐ช๐ธ mรกs corto
๐น๐ท daha kฤฑsa
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ์งง์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃูุตุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ kratลกรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ kratลกรญ
๐จ๐ณ ๆด็ญ
๐ธ๐ฎ krajลกi
๐ฎ๐ธ styttri
๐ฐ๐ฟ าััาะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ daha qฤฑsa
๐ฒ๐ฝ mรกs corto
Etymology
The word 'stumpier' is derived from the adjective 'stumpy,' which in turn comes from the noun 'stump.' The term 'stump' has Old English origins, specifically from 'stumpa,' which meant 'a portion or section cut off.' The transformation into 'stumpy' signifies a resemblance to the firmness and solidity of a stump, while the suffix '-ier' indicates a comparative form. Over time, 'stump' evolved to describe not only parts of trees but also other objects or beings that exhibit a similar short and thick condition. This evolution reflects the flexibility of language as it adapts to describe various physical characteristics. The comparative form 'stumpier' emphasizes a pronounced comparison against a norm, reinforcing the idea of an object or being that is distinctly more bulky or compact.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,441, 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.