Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
exiguous
adjective
/ɪɡˈzɪɡ.ju.əs/
Definition
very small in size or amount; scanty.
Examples
- Despite his exiguous resources, he managed to complete the project on time.
- The exiguous details in her report made it difficult to grasp the main ideas.
- They provided only exiguous evidence to support their claims.
Meaning
The term ‘exiguous’ describes something that is so limited or sparse that it barely meets the requirements.
Synonyms
- scant
- meager
- insufficient
- limited
- trivial
