adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Smaller than normal, undersized.

   "This isn't a pony, it's just an undersize horse."

2. 2
   Smaller than appropriate, expected or sufficient.
3. 3
   Small enough to fit through a screen.

Adjective

1. 1
   smaller than normal for its kind wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

dumpydwarfdwarfedelfinexiguityincipient

Example

More examples

"This isn't a pony, it's just an undersize horse."

Etymology

From under- + size.

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