adj
depauperate
Depauperate (adj) means having stunted growth.
adj
1
Having stunted growth
2
Impoverished.
3
Having a limited biodiversity.
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Etymology
From Middle English depauperat (“impoverished”), from Medieval Latin depauperātus (“impoverished”), past participle of depauperō (“to impoverish”), itself from Latin de- + pauperō (“to impoverish”), from pauper (“poor”). Equivalent to de- + pauper + -ate (adjective-forming suffix). Cognate with Italian depauperare, Spanish depauperar.
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What is the meaning of depauperate?
"depauperate" (adj) means having stunted growth.
What are the different meanings of depauperate?
"depauperate" has 3 main meanings: 1. Having stunted growth; 2. Impoverished; 3. Having a limited biodiversity.