Stunted: meaning, definitions and examples
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stunted
[ ˈstʌntɪd ]
growth impairment
Stunted refers to a condition where growth is significantly slowed or hindered, often due to adverse circumstances during development. It is commonly used in reference to physical growth in children but can also apply to other areas where development has been hampered.
Synonyms
deformed, diminished, underdeveloped.
Examples of usage
- The child was diagnosed with a stunted growth due to malnutrition.
- Stunted plants failed to thrive in the poor soil conditions.
- Economic policies have left many communities with stunted opportunities.
Translations
Translations of the word "stunted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 atrofiado
🇮🇳 अविकसित
🇩🇪 gestört
🇮🇩 terhambat
🇺🇦 задушений
🇵🇱 stłumiony
🇯🇵 発育不全の
🇫🇷 retardé
🇪🇸 atrapado
🇹🇷 engellenmiş
🇰🇷 성장 지연된
🇸🇦 مقيد
🇨🇿 zastavený
🇸🇰 zastavený
🇨🇳 生长受限的
🇸🇮 zadržan
🇮🇸 vaxandi
🇰🇿 тоқтаған
🇬🇪 შეზღუდული
🇦🇿 geyidilmiş
🇲🇽 detenido
Etymology
The word 'stunt' originates from the Middle English 'stunten', which means to stop short or hinder. It is derived from the Old Norse word 'stunta', meaning to be weak or to fail. The term evolved in usage to describe an impediment to growth or development, especially in relation to plants and children. The transition to its modern usage took place as the word became commonly associated with developmental delays in both physical stature and potential. As the understanding of nutrition, health, and psychological development grew in the 20th century, the term 'stunted' began to be frequently employed in medical and social discussions to highlight issues of underdevelopment caused by external factors.