impeded the growth or development; of low quality; inferior in size
perform a stunt; impede the growth or development of, dwarf, retard
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Stunted Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
(imp. & p. p.)
of Stunt
of Stunt
(a.)
Dwarfed.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter. AboutDwarfed.
Adjective
1. inferior in size or quality; "scrawny cattle"; "scrubby cut-over pine"; "old stunted thorn trees"
(synonym) scrawny, scrubby
(similar) inferior
Noun
1. a difficult or unusual or dangerous feat; usually done to gain attention
(hypernym) deed, feat, effort, exploit
(hyponym) Russian roulette
2. a creature (especially a whale) that has been prevented from attaining full growth
(hypernym) animal, animate being, beast, brute, creature, fauna
Verb
1. check the growth or development of; "You will stunt your growth by building all these muscles"
(hypernym) impede, hinder
(hyponym) dwarf
2. perform a stunt or stunts
(hypernym) perform, execute, do
(classification) performing arts
Stunted Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
Stunted growth is a reduced growth rate in human development. It is a primary manifestation of malnutrition in early childhood, including malnutrition during fetal development brought on by the malnourished mother. In developing countries, stunted growth is a common problem affecting a large percentage of children. Once established, stunting and its effects typically become permanent. Stunted children may never regain the height lost as a result of stunting, and most children will never gain the corresponding body weight. It also leads to premature death later in life because vital organs never fully develop during childhood.
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