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dwarf
[ dwawrf ]
noun
- a person of abnormally small physical stature resulting from a medical or genetic condition, especially a person with achondroplasia or some other disease that produces disproportion or deformation of features and limbs.
- an animal or plant much smaller than the average of its kind or species.
Synonyms: runt
- (in folklore) a being in the form of a small, often misshapen man, usually having magic powers.
- Astronomy. dwarf star.
adjective
verb (used with object)
- to cause to appear or seem small in size, extent, character, etc., as by being much larger or better:
He dwarfed all his rivals in athletic ability.
- to make dwarf or dwarfish; prevent the due development of.
verb (used without object)
- to become stunted or smaller.
dwarf
/ dwɔːf /
noun
- an abnormally undersized person, esp one with a large head and short arms and legs Compare midget
- an animal or plant much below the average height for the species
- ( as modifier )
a dwarf tree
- (in folklore) a small ugly manlike creature, often possessing magical powers
- astronomy short for dwarf star
verb
- to become or cause to become comparatively small in size, importance, etc
- tr to stunt the growth of
dwarf
/ dwôrf /
- An abnormally small person, often having limbs and features atypically proportioned or formed.
- An atypically small animal or plant.
- A dwarf star or dwarf galaxy.
Sensitive Note
Derived Forms
- ˈdwarfishly, adverb
- ˈdwarfishness, noun
- ˈdwarfish, adjective
Other Words From
- dwarf·like adjective
- dwarf·ness noun
- un·dwarfed adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of dwarf1
Word History and Origins
Origin of dwarf1
Example Sentences
The famous primatologist and conservationist settles into a high-backed chair that dwarfs her slender frame.
However, that figure could be dwarfed by a federal initiative to fund a Mars mission, which is the stated goal of SpaceX.
Pygmy hippos, otherwise known as dwarf hippos, are native to West Africa and experts believe there are only about 2,500 left in the wild worldwide.
Trump 2024 campaign signs dot front yards, even if they are dwarfed by piles of sodden mattresses, sofas and cabinets.
But the behemoth rocket already has some impressive specs, and dwarfs all of its predecessors.
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