undercommitted
|un-der-com-mit-ted|
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/ˌʌndərkəˈmɪtɪd/
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/ˌʌndəkəˈmɪtɪd/
(undercommit)
commit less
Etymology
Etymology Information
'undercommitted' originates from English, specifically the prefix 'under-' meaning 'insufficiently' and the verb 'commit' meaning 'to pledge or dedicate'.
Historical Evolution
'undercommit' was formed in modern English by combining 'under-' and 'commit', and 'undercommitted' is its past tense and adjective form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to commit insufficiently', and over time it evolved to describe a lack of dedication or engagement.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'undercommit'.
They undercommitted resources last year.
Last updated: 2025/08/01 10:35