lilliputian

Vocabulary Word

Definition

The word 'lilliputian' refers to anything that is significantly smaller than usual. It's drawn from a classic novel where inhabitants of an island were all tiny. So it's used when comparing to show something is very small.

Examples in Different Contexts

In nanotechnology, 'lilliputian' refers to structures at the molecular level. A researcher might explain, 'Our lilliputian robots can deliver medication directly to targeted cells.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

Funds for our marketing push next quarter are going to be tighter than this year.

Response:

Given our lilliputian budget, might we need to consider alternative marketing channels?

Tech

Scenario:

The goal is to decrease the size of our device while increasing processing capabilities.

Response:

We are exploring lilliputian processors which can enhance our device’s functionality without affecting its compact size.