Vocabulary Entry

stunting

|verb • noun

verb

To hinder the growth or development of something.

Example Sentences

"The lack of water stunting the plant's growth was evident."

"She worried that the lack of resources was stunting the team's performance."

"The new policies might be stunting innovation within the company."

noun

Example Sentences

"Stunting can have long-term effects on a child's health."

"The stunting of the economy was a concern for many citizens."

"They studied the stunting of crops due to climate change."