under-capitalized
|un-der-cap-i-tal-ized|
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/ˌʌndərˈkæpɪtəˌlaɪzd/
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/ˌʌndəˈkæpɪtəlaɪzd/
(under-capitalize)
insufficient capital
Etymology
'under-capitalized' originates from the prefix 'under-' meaning 'below' or 'insufficient' and the word 'capitalized' from 'capital,' which refers to financial resources.
'under-capitalized' evolved from the combination of 'under-' and 'capitalized,' reflecting a state of insufficient financial resources.
Initially, it meant 'having less capital than needed,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having insufficient capital to carry on a business or undertake a project effectively.
The company was under-capitalized, leading to financial difficulties.
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Last updated: 2025/03/19 03:22