under-furnished
|un-der-fur-nished|
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/ˌʌndərˈfɜrnɪʃt/
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/ˌʌndəˈfɜːnɪʃt/
insufficiently furnished
Etymology
Etymology Information
'under-furnished' originates from the prefix 'under-' meaning 'below' or 'insufficient' and the word 'furnished' from Old French 'furnir', meaning 'to provide'.
Historical Evolution
'furnir' transformed into the English word 'furnish', and eventually became part of the compound adjective 'under-furnished'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'furnish' meant 'to provide or supply', and 'under-furnished' evolved to mean 'lacking sufficient furniture'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking sufficient furniture or furnishings.
The apartment was under-furnished, with only a bed and a table.
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Last updated: 2025/04/10 21:43