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Definition of stunted adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

stunted

adjective
 
/ˈstʌntɪd/
 
/ˈstʌntɪd/
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  1. that has not been able to grow or develop as much as it should
    • stunted trees
    • the stunted lives of children deprived of education
    Extra Examples
    • His arms were exceptionally short, almost stunted.
    • Lack of adequate nutrition often leads to stunted growth in children.
    Oxford Collocations DictionaryStunted is used with these nouns:
    • tree
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