funding-light
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/ˈfʌndɪŋ laɪt/
insufficient funding
Etymology
Etymology Information
'funding-light' is a modern English term combining 'funding' from the Old English 'fōndian' meaning 'to provide funds' and 'light' from the Old English 'lēoht' meaning 'not heavy'.
Historical Evolution
'Funding-light' emerged in the late 20th century as a descriptor for businesses or projects with limited financial backing.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any entity with less financial weight, but now it specifically denotes insufficient funding.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having minimal or insufficient financial support or resources.
The startup was funding-light, making it difficult to scale operations.
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Last updated: 2025/01/16 12:48