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paucal

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Paucal (adj) means describing a small number, more than two, of similar parts.

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1
Describing a small number, more than two, of similar parts.
2
In grammar, referring to a small group of things, roughly three to ten, rather than just one or two.
"paucal and plural pronouns"
3
Describing an amount or level that is fairly small.
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Etymology

From Latin paucālis, meaning "few, little", from paucus, plural paucī, meaning "few, little, a few, the select few, the oligarchs", from Proto-Indo-European *peh₂w-, meaning "few, little", plus the Latin adjective suffix -ālis.

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What is the meaning of paucal?
"paucal" (adj) means describing a small number, more than two, of similar parts.
What is the opposite of paucal?
The opposite of "paucal" is multiple.
What are the different meanings of paucal?
"paucal" has 3 main meanings: 1. Describing a small number, more than two, of similar parts; 2. In grammar, referring to a small group of things, roughly three to ten, rather than just one or two; 3. Describing an amount or level that is fairly small.

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