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stunting

UK
/ˈstʌntɪŋ/
US
/ˈstʌntɪŋ/

Translations

stuntingnoun
retard de croissanceTerme médical et nutritionnel, surtout pour le développement de l’enfant.
Stunting in children can lead to long-term health and cognitive issues.
Le retard de croissance chez les enfants peut entraîner des problèmes de santé et cognitifs à long terme.
Synonyms
limitation
restriction
obstruction
impediment
hindrance
stuntinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈstʌntɪŋ/
US
/ˈstʌntɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that hinders growth or development
qui freine la croissanceEmploi participial/adjectival ; souvent rendu par une tournure relative en français.
Prolonged exposure to smoke has a stunting effect on lung capacity.
Une exposition prolongée à la fumée a un effet qui freine la croissance de la capacité pulmonaire.
stuntverb

stunting

Gerund

stunted
Past Simple
stunted
Past Participle
stunting
Gerund
UK
/stʌnt/
US
/stʌnt/
rabougrirS’emploie surtout pour une croissance entravée, notamment pour les plantes ou les personnes.
The harsh climate can stunt the growth of many plants.
Le climat rigoureux peut rabougrir la croissance de nombreuses plantes.
faire une cascadeLangage du spectacle et du cinéma.
The daredevil will stunt on his motorcycle during the show.
L’audacieux fera une cascade à moto pendant le spectacle.
Additional translations
freinerSens plus général : empêcher un développement normal.
Synonyms
impede
thwart
hamper
deter
curb
restrict
hinder

Definitions

stuntingnoun
The act or process of hindering growth or development, especially in children, often due to malnutrition or chronic illness.
Stunting in children can lead to long-term health and cognitive issues.
A condition resulting from inadequate nutrition or health care, characterized by a reduced growth rate in human development.
The report highlighted the prevalence of stunting in rural areas due to lack of access to nutritious food.
stuntinggerund / present participle
Causing someone or something to be stunted; hindering normal growth or development.
Prolonged exposure to smoke has a stunting effect on lung capacity.
stuntverb
To prevent from growing or developing properly.
The harsh climate can stunt the growth of many plants.
To perform a dangerous or spectacular action, often as part of a performance.
The daredevil will stunt on his motorcycle during the show.
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