Stumpier: meaning, definitions and examples

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stumpier

 

[ หˆstสŒm.pi.ษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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

chunkier, shorter, thicker

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais truncado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฎ เคฒเค‚เคฌเคพเคˆ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stockiger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebih pendek

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพั€ะพั‚ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krรณtszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Ÿญใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plus court

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกs corto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daha kฤฑsa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋” ์งง์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู‚ุตุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kratลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kratลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ด็Ÿญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ krajลกi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ styttri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ัา›ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ™แƒšแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daha qฤฑsa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกs corto

Word origin

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.