How Do You Spell STINTED?

Pronunciation: [stˈɪntɪd] (IPA)

The word "stinted" is spelled with a short "i" sound followed by a nasal "n" sound, then a "t" sound and finally a "ed" ending which is pronounced as an /ɪd/ sound. In IPA phonetic transcription, this word can be represented as /ˈstɪntɪd/. This word is often used to refer to something that is restricted or held back, such as a person's growth or progress. It can also mean limiting someone's supply of resources or restricting one's freedom of action.

STINTED Meaning and Definition

  1. Stinted is an adjective that describes a state of limitation or restriction, often related to a specific resource or action. When something is stinted, it means it is limited, restricted, or marked by a lack of abundance or generosity.

    Typically used to describe the availability or allocation of a resource, stinted implies that there is a scarcity or insufficient amount of that resource. For example, if someone has a stinted income, it means their earnings are limited and inadequate. Similarly, if a project is given a stinted budget, it suggests that the funds allocated for it are restricted and insufficient to meet its requirements.

    Stinted can also be used to describe the act or practice of limiting someone's actions or tasks. For instance, if someone's role in an organization is stinted, it means that their responsibilities, assignments, or opportunities for growth are limited, possibly due to a lack of trust or confidence in their abilities.

    In general, stinted conveys a sense of constraint, scarcity, or insufficiency. It implies a condition where there are limited resources, opportunities, or freedom. It can be applied to various aspects of life, such as finances, time, work, and even personal growth.

  2. Limited; bounded; checked in growth.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for STINTED

Etymology of STINTED

The word "stinted" has its origins in the Middle English verb "stinten", which means "to cease, stop or limit". This Middle English term is derived from the Old English word "styntan", meaning "to blunt, make dull or restrain". The Old English word can be traced back further to the Proto-Germanic word "stuntijaną", which carries similar meanings of stopping or restraining. Ultimately, the origin of "stinted" can be traced to the Proto-Indo-European root "*stent-" or "*stend-", which means "to make rigid or stiff".

Conjugate verb Stinted

CONDITIONAL

I would stint
we would stint
you would stint
he/she/it would stint
they would stint

FUTURE

I will stint
we will stint
you will stint
he/she/it will stint
they will stint

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have stinted
we will have stinted
you will have stinted
he/she/it will have stinted
they will have stinted

PAST

I stinted
we stinted
you stinted
he/she/it stinted
they stinted

PAST PERFECT

I had stinted
we had stinted
you had stinted
he/she/it had stinted
they had stinted

PRESENT

I stint
we stint
you stint
he/she/it stints
they stint

PRESENT PERFECT

I have stinted
we have stinted
you have stinted
he/she/it has stinted
they have stinted
I am stinting
we are stinting
you are stinting
he/she/it is stinting
they are stinting
I was stinting
we were stinting
you were stinting
he/she/it was stinting
they were stinting
I will be stinting
we will be stinting
you will be stinting
he/she/it will be stinting
they will be stinting
I have been stinting
we have been stinting
you have been stinting
he/she/it has been stinting
they have been stinting
I had been stinting
we had been stinting
you had been stinting
he/she/it had been stinting
they had been stinting
I will have been stinting
we will have been stinting
you will have been stinting
he/she/it will have been stinting
they will have been stinting
I would have stinted
we would have stinted
you would have stinted
he/she/it would have stinted
they would have stinted
I would be stinting
we would be stinting
you would be stinting
he/she/it would be stinting
they would be stinting
I would have been stinting
we would have been stinting
you would have been stinting
he/she/it would have been stinting
they would have been stinting

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