What does depauperate mean?
Depauperate means (botany, of a plant, etc.) Having stunted growth.
Depauperate
/dɪˈpɔːpəɹət/ · adjective
Meaning
(botany, of a plant, etc.) Having stunted growth.
Definitions by Sense
- (botany, of a plant, etc.) Having stunted growth
- (obsolete) Impoverished.
- Having a limited biodiversity.
- (obsolete) To impoverish.
- To stunt the growth of.
Example Sentences
2009, David Quammen, Where the Salmon Rule, National Geographic (August 2009), page 35, "...because of Kamchatka's isolation from mainland river systems, its streams are relatively depauperate of other fresh water fish, leaving Oncorhynchus species to face few competitors and predators."
Liming […] does not so much depauperate; the ground will last long, and beareth larger grain.
Humility of mind which depauperates the spirit.
Synonyms for depauperate
Antonyms for depauperate
Related Words
Word Forms
- more depauperate
- most depauperate
- depauperates
- depauperating
- depauperated
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for depauperate?
Common synonyms include beggar, depauperize, ruin, depauperate.
What is the opposite of depauperate?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use depauperate in a sentence?
2009, David Quammen, Where the Salmon Rule, National Geographic (August 2009), page 35, "...because of Kamchatka's isolation from mainland river systems, its streams are relatively depauperate of other fresh water fish, leaving Oncorhynchus species to face few competitors and predators."
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