exiguous

 
Pronunciation: /ɪgˈzɪgjʊəs, ɛg-/

adjective

formal
  • very small in size or amount: my exiguous musical resources

Derivatives

exiguity

Pronunciation: /-ˈgjuːɪti/
noun

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin exiguus 'scanty' (from exigere 'weigh exactly') + -ous