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stunting

/ˈstʌntɪŋ/

stuntingnoun

Translations

задержка роста

Stunting in children can lead to long-term health issues.

Задержка роста у детей может привести к долгосрочным проблемам со здоровьем.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

stuntinggerund / present participle

/ˈstʌntɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe something that hinders growth or development

Definitions

Causing someone or something to be stunted; hindering normal growth or development.

Prolonged exposure to smoke has a stunting effect on lung capacity.

stuntverb

stunting

Gerund

stunted

Past Simple

stunted

Past Participle

stunting

Gerund

/stʌnt/

Translations

ограничивать

The harsh conditions can stunt the growth of the plants.

Суровые условия могут ограничивать рост растений.

останавливать

The injury stunted his athletic career.

Травма остановила его спортивную карьеру.

Additional translations

эффектно исполнять

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

stuntnoun

Definitions

A performance or act that is intended to attract attention or entertain, often involving a dangerous or daring feat.

The movie was filled with thrilling stunts that kept the audience on the edge of their seats.

A trick or action performed to gain publicity or attention.

The company's latest marketing stunt involved a flash mob in the city center.

stuntadjective

Definitions

Relating to or involving stunts; used before a noun to indicate association with dangerous or spectacular acts.

She works as a stunt driver on major Hollywood productions.