undercompensated
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/ˌʌndərˈkɒmpənˌseɪtɪd/
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/ˌʌndəˈkɒmpənˌseɪtɪd/
(undercompensate)
insufficiently compensated
Etymology
'undercompensated' originates from the prefix 'under-' meaning 'below' and the verb 'compensate' from Latin 'compensare', where 'com-' meant 'together' and 'pensare' meant 'to weigh'.
'compensare' transformed into the Old French word 'compensate', and eventually became the modern English word 'compensate'. The prefix 'under-' was added to form 'undercompensate'.
Initially, 'compensate' meant 'to weigh together', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make up for'. 'Undercompensated' implies insufficient compensation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
receiving less compensation than is deserved or required.
Many workers feel undercompensated for the amount of effort they put in.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45