energy-poor
|en/er/gy-poor|
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/ˈɛnərdʒi pʊr/
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/ˈɛnədʒi pɔː/
lacking energy resources
Etymology
Etymology Information
'energy-poor' originates from the combination of 'energy' and 'poor', where 'energy' refers to the capacity for doing work and 'poor' indicates a lack or deficiency.
Historical Evolution
'energy-poor' evolved from the need to describe regions or entities lacking in energy resources.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lacking in energy resources', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking sufficient energy resources or access to energy.
Many rural areas are energy-poor, lacking access to reliable electricity.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42