exiguous
adjective/eɡˈzɪɡjuəs/
/eɡˈzɪɡjuəs/
(formal)- very small in size or amount; hardly enough
- an exiguous salary
Word Originmid 17th cent.: from Latin exiguus ‘scanty’ (from exigere ‘weigh exactly’) + -ous.Want to learn more?
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