dwarfing

Meanings

• The condition or state of being dwarfed or of reducing something to a smaller size.

  - "The tree suffered from dwarfing due to prolonged exposure to strong winds."
  - "The genetic condition known as achondroplasia results in dwarfing due to the lack of cartilage in the long bones."

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Synonyms

eclipse , outdo , outmatch , outshadow , outshine , outstrip , overshadow , put to shame , surpass , upstage , miniaturize , shrink , shrink

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dwarfing
Array of rhyming words: dwarfing , bargaining , warning , farming , longing , pardon , parson , starving , serving , adoring , boring , swarming , transforming , improving , deceiving , grieving , believing , receiving , achieving , misbelieving , underachieving.

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Homophones

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1. Array of homophones: dwarfing, dwarfish, dwarfed, dwarfing, dwarves, dwelling, dwindling, dwelt.
   

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Variants

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dwarf , dwarfed , dwarfing , dwarfs

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Forms

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Array of different forms of the word: dwarfing, dwarfs, dwarfed, dwarfing.

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Etymology

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From Old English 'dworfan', meaning 'to turn into a dwarf or to reduce to a smaller size'.

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Related Concepts

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1. genetic disorders: A group of disorders caused by genetic mutations. Dwarfing is a type of genetic disorder that results in individuals being of smaller size than average.

2. midgets: A term used to describe individuals who are of smaller size than average, but who are not diagnosed with a genetic disorder. The term 'midget' is considered to be derogatory and is not preferred by many individuals or organizations.

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Culture

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In literature and art, dwarfing can refer to a condition where a human or an animal is of smaller size than average. This condition can be depicted in various forms of art and literature. For instance, in the novel 'Gulliver's Travels' by Jonathan Swift, the author describes the inhabitants of the land of Lilliput as being of very small size. This condition is depicted in great detail throughout the novel. In another example, in the poem 'The Dwarfs' by William Blake, the author describes the dwarfs as being of small size and living in caves. The poem explores the themes of creation, imagination, and the passing of time. These are just a few examples of how dwarfing has been depicted in literature and art throughout history.

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