low-performance
|low/per/for/mance|
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/loʊ pərˈfɔːrməns/
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/ləʊ pəˈfɔːməns/
below expected efficiency
Etymology
Etymology Information
'low-performance' originates from the combination of 'low' and 'performance', where 'low' meant 'not high or tall' and 'performance' referred to 'the act of performing a task or function'.
Historical Evolution
'Low-performance' evolved from the combination of the words 'low' and 'performance' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'performing at a low level', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing something that operates below the expected or desired level of efficiency or effectiveness.
The low-performance engine was not suitable for racing.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45