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low-capacity

|low/ca/pac/i/ty|

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/loʊ kəˈpæsɪti/

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/ləʊ kəˈpæsɪti/

limited capacity

Etymology
Etymology Information

'low-capacity' originates from the combination of 'low,' meaning 'not high or tall,' and 'capacity,' meaning 'the maximum amount that something can contain.'

Historical Evolution

The term 'low-capacity' evolved from the need to describe objects or systems with limited space or ability to hold content.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to physical space limitations, but now it can also refer to limitations in performance or capability.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a limited ability to hold or contain something.

The low-capacity battery needs frequent recharging.

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Last updated: 2025/01/19 14:47