under-equipped
|un-der-e-quipped|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˌʌndər ɪˈkwɪpt/
🇬🇧
/ˌʌndə rɪˈkwɪpt/
(equip)
provide tools
Etymology
Etymology Information
'equip' originates from French, specifically the word 'équiper,' where 'é-' meant 'out' and 'quiper' meant 'to fit or prepare.'
Historical Evolution
'équiper' transformed into the English word 'equip,' and eventually became the modern English word 'under-equipped' by adding the prefix 'under-' to indicate insufficiency.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'equip' meant 'to fit out or prepare,' but 'under-equipped' evolved to mean lacking in necessary equipment or resources.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking the necessary equipment or resources.
The hospital was under-equipped to handle the influx of patients.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41