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dwarf
The term carries a heavy duality between medical reality and fantasy tropes. When used in a medical or human context, it is often sensitive; many people prefer the term little person, making dwarf a clinical or descriptive term that can feel cold or outdated depending on the social setting. In a creative or mythological context, the word evokes images of sturdiness, subterranean living, and stubbornness. Here, it is not a descriptor of disability but a distinct species with its own cultural identity, often contrasted with the elegance of elves or the versatility of humans.
Countable when referring to an individual person or creature. Uncountable when referring to the biological state of dwarfism.
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A person who is much shorter than average due to a genetic or medical condition.
"The actor who played the role is a dwarf."
A mythical humanoid creature of small stature, often associated with mining and craftsmanship in folklore.
"The fantasy novel features a group of dwarves fighting a dragon."
To make something seem small or insignificant by comparison.
"The new skyscraper dwarfs the surrounding buildings."