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exiguus.

strict, exact

7 characters3 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

adj[ɛkˈsɪ.ɡu.ʊs]Classical-Latin[eɡˈziː.ɡu.us]

  1. strict, exact

    adjective · declension-1 · declension-2

  2. paltry, inadequate, small, scanty, slight, little

    adjective · declension-1 · declension-2
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Latin exig(ō) Proto-Indo-European *-wós Proto-Italic *-wos Latin -uus Latin exiguus From exig(ō) (“to demand”) + -uus.

noun[ɛkˈsɪ.ɡu.ʊs]Classical-Latin[eɡˈziː.ɡu.us]

  1. a poor man

    declension-2 · masculine
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Latin exig(ō) Proto-Indo-European *-wós Proto-Italic *-wos Latin -uus Latin exiguus From exig(ō) (“to demand”) + -uus.

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