under-reservation
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/ˈʌndər ˌrɛzərˈveɪʃən/
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/ˈʌndə ˌrɛzəˈveɪʃən/
conditional agreement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'under-reservation' originates from the combination of 'under' meaning 'below or beneath' and 'reservation' from Latin 'reservare', meaning 'to keep back'.
Historical Evolution
'reservation' evolved from the Latin 'reservare' through Old French 'reservation', eventually becoming the modern English 'reservation'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'reservation' meant 'to keep back', but over time it evolved to mean 'a condition or stipulation'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition or stipulation that is not fully confirmed or is subject to change.
The agreement was made under-reservation, pending further approval.
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Last updated: 2025/02/11 20:56