Narrow
/ˈnɛə.roʊ/noun
Having a small width in relation to length.
Did you know?The word 'narrow' is linked to the concept of constraint, often used in contexts of both physical spaces and moral boundaries in ancient texts.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ner-
“to make narrow or small”
Old English
Old English
nærw
“tight, narrow, limited”
Middle English
Middle English
narwe
“confined, limited, or restricted in width”
Modern English
English
narrow
“having a small width, suggesting constriction or limitation”
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