English word oligotrophic comes from English oligo- (Few.), English -trophic
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| oligo- | English (eng) | Few. |
| -trophic | English (eng) | Used to form adjectives corresponding to nouns ending in -trophy. |
| oligotrophic | English (eng) | (geography, of a body of water) Being deficient in plant nutrients, such as nitrogen or phosphorus.. (physiology, of a diet) Being deficient in nutrition. |