under-researched
|un-der-re-searched|
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/ˌʌndər rɪˈsɜːrtʃt/
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/ˌʌndə rɪˈsɜːtʃt/
insufficiently studied
Etymology
Etymology Information
'under-researched' originates from the prefix 'under-' meaning 'below or insufficient' and the verb 'research' meaning 'to study or investigate thoroughly'.
Historical Evolution
'under-researched' combines the prefix 'under-' with the past participle of 'research', forming a modern English adjective.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not fully studied', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not thoroughly or adequately studied or investigated.
The effects of the new drug are still under-researched.
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Last updated: 2025/06/01 06:26