Depauperate

Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪˈpɔpɝˈeɪt/

Depauperate (adjective)

  1. having fewer types or kinds than usual, often due to poor conditions.
  2. not fully grown or developed, often due to lack of resources.

Examples

  • The depauperate menu offered only three choices.
  • A depauperate ecosystem struggles to support diverse life.

Common collocations: depauperate selection, depauperate environment, depauperate infrastructure, depauperate argument

Synonyms of Depauperate

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Depauperate

  • — when describing plentiful resources or numbers
  • — when referring to a large quantity