data-lacking
|da-ta-lack-ing|
B2
/ˈdeɪtə ˈlækɪŋ/
insufficient data
Etymology
Etymology Information
'data-lacking' originates from the combination of 'data' and 'lacking', where 'data' refers to information and 'lacking' means missing or insufficient.
Historical Evolution
The term 'data-lacking' evolved from the need to describe situations in modern contexts where data is insufficient.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'missing data', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'insufficient data'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing a situation or condition where data is insufficient or missing.
The report was data-lacking, making it difficult to draw conclusions.
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Last updated: 2025/03/07 11:15